// About the Firm
About Hacker Technology
Hacker Technology is a boutique advisory firm providing fractional CIO, CISO, and Chief AI Officer leadership to organizations navigating modernization, cybersecurity risk, and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence.
The firm is also positioned as an AI Governance Advisor, helping institutions and leadership teams move beyond AI hype into responsible adoption, governance, risk management, and practical operational strategy.
Founded by technology executive Michael Hacker, Hacker Technology was built to bring clarity, momentum, and executive-level leadership to organizations facing complex systems, technology debt, security challenges, and digital transformation.
Rather than relying on bloated frameworks or recycled consulting playbooks, Hacker Technology focuses on practical strategy, embedded leadership, and forward-looking execution that helps organizations modernize with confidence.
Our Philosophy
Technology is more than infrastructure and software. It is a catalyst for organizational impact.
At Hacker Technology, we believe technology leadership should simplify complexity, align systems with mission, and help organizations move forward with confidence.
Every engagement is rooted in clarity, resilience, responsible governance, and strategic transformation — especially in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and artificial intelligence.
Meet Michael
Michael Hacker is a technology executive who has served in CIO, CISO, and Chief Data Officer roles across higher education, public sector, and enterprise environments.
He is known for his ability to cut through complexity, guide organizations through meaningful change, and bridge strategy with execution across cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise systems, data, and artificial intelligence.
His work increasingly focuses on helping leadership teams establish the policies, governance, and operational guardrails needed to adopt AI responsibly — positioning Hacker Technology not only as a strategic technology firm, but as a trusted AI Governance Advisor.
The Public Record
Michael Hacker contributes to the advancement of technology leadership through advisory participation, governance initiatives, industry speaking, and published work — centered on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity leadership, and the evolving role of technology in higher education and public institutions. His work frequently explores the intersection of emerging technology, institutional strategy, governance, and risk.
Advisory & Governance
Participation in advisory and governance initiatives related to technology strategy and infrastructure, including a state university AI Task Force (2024–Present), the Internet2 eduroam / InCommon Advisory Committee (nominated, 2021–2025), the Internet2 User & Device Onboarding Working Group, NJ VMUG leadership (2017–2020), a Middle States Commission on Higher Education self-study focused on Technology & Institutional Effectiveness, and board-level reporting on technology and cybersecurity strategy.
Leadership & Institutional Committees
Service on institutional leadership and governance committees focused on technology, security, strategic planning, and responsible innovation — including a university School of Business Leadership Council, AI Committee, and Teaching & Learning initiatives, as well as strategic planning, data governance, cybersecurity incident response, and executive leadership participation across higher education and related organizations.
Speaking
“Beyond the Hype: AI-Driven Workforce” — university MBA executive series (Host, March 2026, featuring a Meta executive) • “AI Ethics, Data Governance & Security” and “AI and Religion” — private university (2024) • Cisco Gold Labs Series (2017) • New Jersey School Boards Association Workshops (2016–2017) • Private client cybersecurity leadership briefings (2020–2024).
Publications
“Edge Partnership with NJSBA Providing Security to NJ” and “A Media Management System that Transforms Education” — View from the Edge (2018–2019).
Advisory and speaking activities reflect personal professional contributions and do not represent institutional positions.
When Organizations Bring Us In
Executive Leadership Gaps
When organizations need CIO, CISO, or AI leadership without adding a full-time executive headcount.
AI Governance & Risk
When AI initiatives need governance, policy, strategic direction, and responsible adoption rather than experimentation without guardrails.
Modernization & Resilience
When infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, or enterprise systems have become too complex, too reactive, or too disconnected from organizational goals.
AI Governance Readiness Guide
What every CIO, CEO, and institutional leader needs to know before deploying artificial intelligence. Built for practitioners, not vendors. Free — no email required.