Tamara McCleary transitioned from a background in nursing and medical research to become a leading technology futurist and CEO, sharing insights on AI, marketing, and the future of work with global audiences.
Tamara McCleary is the CEO of Thulium, a global tech company that uses Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, data, and analytics to drive smart social in the B2B and enterprise space. She is also a technology futurist and advisor to clients who are active in 180 countries.
Tamara McCleary was an IBM Futurist in 2015. In this role, she collaborated with IBM Watson and the IoT teams on special projects.
Tamara McCleary shared her perspectives on the future of technology and the urgent need for leaders to integrate technology at the service of humanity on their "The Future of Technology in Service of Humanity" podcast.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Amazon, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Oracle, applying her expertise as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to SAP, applying her expertise as a technology futurist. She has also served as a judge for the SAP Innovation Awards from 2019-2023.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Cisco, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Dell, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Verizon, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Mercer, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Marsh & McLennan Companies, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Cognizant, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to Brink, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary serves as a unique advisor to RSA Security, providing insights as a technology futurist.
Tamara McCleary was featured as the "CxO of the week" by EM360 Tech, spotlighting her role as CEO of Thulium and her work in marketing through social media.
Tamara McCleary discussed the importance of personal branding and shared her excitement for the future of technology on Bryan Kramer's platform.
Tamara McCleary was featured as a 'Top One Percent Social Media Expert' by Kami Guildner, where she shared her expertise on branding, influence, and social business in technology.
Tamara McCleary served as a Key Opinion Leader for Huawei in 2017, traveling to Shenzhen facilities to observe robotic process automation and participating in expert panel discussions and symposia in London, Paris, and Singapore on topics like 5G, mobile, AR, VR, and Smart Cities Solutions.
Tamara McCleary began her career in unconventional fields, working as a helicopter trauma nurse in 1987, followed by a role as a cancer researcher in 1990. She then moved into the technology sector in the mid-1990s, focusing on bringing new medical technology to market in Silicon Valley. This diverse early experience provided a foundation for her later work in combining human-centric perspectives with technological advancements. Currently, Ms. McCleary serves as the CEO of Thulium, a global technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, data, and analytics to drive social marketing strategies in the B2B and enterprise sectors.
Throughout her career, Ms. McCleary has established herself as an internationally recognized technology futurist and inspirational keynote speaker. She provides advisory services to prominent global tech companies such as Amazon, Oracle, SAP, Cisco, Dell, IBM, and Verizon. Ms. McCleary has been recognized multiple times in Forbes for her pioneering influencer marketing strategies in B2B and Enterprise. Her expertise spans new market identification, strategic positioning of nascent technologies, and advocating for diversity and inclusion globally. She consistently emphasizes the human element within an increasingly AI-driven world.
Ms. McCleary’s influence extends across various technological domains. She has been named the #1 Most Influential Woman in MarTech by B2B Marketing and ranked by LeadTail as the 2nd most mentioned real person on Twitter by Chief Marketing Officers. Onalytica has placed her among the Top 5 in AI, Robotics & IoT, Top 50 in Big Data, and Top 50 in Blockchain and Digital Transformation. Her speaking engagements include major international and domestic events such as Mobile World Congress, CES, Inspirefest, SXSW, and Dell EMC World, where she delivers high-energy, motivational presentations that incorporate technology to engage her audience and provide actionable insights.
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