Craig Fitzpatrick

Craig Fitzpatrick is an accomplished executive currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer at Akira Technologies, where the focus is on delivering emerging technology solutions to enhance customer success and company valuation. With extensive experience in technology commercialization and organizational development as a Senior Technology Fellow at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies, Fitzpatrick has also led initiatives in Quantum and AI technologies as Director of Federal Programs at SandboxAQ. Previously, leadership roles include Chief Operating Officer positions at Click Here Digital and Cosain Technologies, and senior management positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin. Craig Fitzpatrick holds a BS in Engineering Technology from the United States Air Force Academy, an MPA from Saint Louis University, and a certificate in Global Sustainability from MIT.