Stephen Pullum is recognized as a leading authority in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, with more than forty years of experience shaping these fields. In his roles as Founder of AfricurityAI and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), he has received notable accolades including being named among the "Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs" and "Top 5 AI Leaders Driving Impact in 2024" by CIO Today Magazine. His distinguished career encompasses 27 years in the United States Air Force, where he oversaw Defensive Cyber Operations and was honored with commendations such as the USAF Commendation Medal and Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Pullum’s dedication to ethical AI governance is evidenced by appointments to influential bodies, including the European Union AI Office Code of Practice Plenary, the US National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC), and World Economic Forum AI initiatives. His expertise is further substantiated by over 70 professional certifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence Management Professional (AIMP), Certified Artificial Intelligence Expert (CAIE), and Certified LLM DeveloperTM from academia in both the Europe and United States. He is also on the Board of Advisors for the Executive Strategic AI program at Houston Christian University in Houston, Texas. His innovative contributions have been recognized through awards like the 2024 AI Education Excellence Award from Black AI Think Tank and the Blacks in Cybersecurity Pioneer Image Award (2021), along with inclusion in MSN’s “10 Visionary Entrepreneurs Who Transformed Ambition into Success” (February 2025), 10 Best Inspiring Leaders to Watch 2025 issued by CIO Bulletin Magazine as well as being featured in numerous podcasts and additional magazines. As an IEEE Senior Member, Mr. Pullum is committed to the responsible implementation of AI, advancing technology while ensuring rigorous standards of cybersecurity and broadening accessibility for underrepresented communities by his commitment to AI literacy advancement by partnering with AI CERTs^® as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Silver level as well as himself being an AI CERTs® Certified Trainer (AICT).