Kerrie Holley’s journey in technology began in the era of punch cards and has evolved through every major computing era: mainframe, client-server, Internet, mobile, cloud, and now the generative age of large language models and agentic AI. Trained in mathematics and law, with a Juris Doctor and an honorary doctorate, Kerrie’s unique blend of technical mastery and strategic insight has defined a career devoted to innovation and impact.
He broke new ground architecting systems that transformed industries. His achievements earned him induction into the National Academy of Engineering (2023) and the National Inventors Hall of Fame (2025). Honors recognizing both his engineering excellence and his enduring contributions to innovation.
Kerrie has served as a technology executive at Google, VP/CTO at Cisco, and IBM Fellow, driving enterprise-scale innovation and shaping how organizations harness technology for competitive advantage. In healthcare, he led a pioneering team of engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers advancing deep learning and large language models to reimagine care delivery. His books, AI First Healthcare (2021) and LLM and Generative AI in Healthcare (2024), illustrate his vision for applying technology to solve complex problems and create lasting impact. Today, Kerrie shapes the future of technology through board leadership, speaking engagements, and strategic advisory work, guiding organizations and leaders to thrive in the era of intelligent systems.
