Professor Gary Vause, II

Professor Gary Vause, II is a distinguished scholar, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business Transformation. As the CEO of Vause Computer Systems, LLC, a veteran-owned technology management consulting firm founded in 1990, he brings more than three decades of experience guiding public, private, and academic organizations through complex challenges in governance, risk, compliance, and innovation.

A recognized thought leader, Professor Vause has served as a Visiting Professor and Lecturer at leading institutions across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, including Cambridge Corporate University, Swiss Business School in Zurich, and Kennesaw State University. His teaching and research explore the transformative power of AI, data analytics, and robotics in building future-ready businesses and communities. He is also an authority on cybercrime investigations, digital evidence, and AI risk management.

Deeply committed to community empowerment, Professor Vause leverages his expertise to support municipal governments, law enforcement, and civic organizations in advancing transparency, citizen engagement, and economic development. His Public Trust Model emphasizes transparency, truth, technology, and trust as the foundation for effective governance and citizen participation.

Entrepreneurship runs deep in his family legacy. With his daughter, Garilyn Vause, he co-founded It’s All Wood, a thriving Black-owned business providing premium BBQ cooking wood products to chefs and pitmasters across Metro Atlanta. The venture doubles as a platform for intergenerational learning, business education, and community impact.

Professor Vause’s thought leadership has been recognized globally. He is a certified BBQ judge with the Georgia BBQ Association and the Southern BBQ Network, a food critic, and an expert in firewood science with international research on the Holz Hausen method. His work bridges technology, culture, and tradition—linking the digital future with the wisdom of the past.

At the core of his mission is a commitment to preparing diverse leaders, businesses, and communities to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Whether in the classroom, boardroom, or community forum, Professor Gary Vause, II is dedicated to advancing innovation, equity, and sustainable growth.