Greg Unger
“I lead AI and Engineering teams into the Light.”
For over three decades, I have been at the vanguard of technological innovation, transforming complex challenges into strategic triumphs. As a hands-on expert in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Machine Learning, Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), Data Engineering, and Cybersecurity, I consistently deliver groundbreaking solutions for the most demanding environments.
A relentless pursuit of excellence
My career is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, leading elite teams to conquer the toughest problems in mission-critical systems across the military, government, financial, and biotechnology sectors. I am a proven leader, adept at fostering high-performing teams and delivering multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget — consistently exceeding expectations and driving unparalleled customer success.
I operate where most never venture: at the intersection of frontier AI, quantum technologies, and sovereign-grade cloud architecture. From architecting zero-trust multi-cloud platforms that span AWS, Azure, and GCP, to standing up real-time situational awareness systems and autonomous agent fleets, I translate the bleeding edge into dependable, production-hardened capability for the world's most demanding missions.
My direct, positive, and self-driven approach, coupled with an unwavering attention to detail, ensures I not only meet but anticipate the evolving needs of the most advanced technological landscapes. I am as comfortable in the deep technical weeds — writing the code, designing the network, hardening the security posture — as I am in the boardroom, setting strategy and building the consensus that turns vision into delivered outcomes.
Beyond engineering, I think and write about the philosophy of mind and the nature of intelligence — exploring how human and artificial cognition genuinely relate. That blend of deep technical mastery and first-principles thinking is what lets me see around corners and build what comes next.
Off the keyboard, I am an endurance athlete — an ultrarunner and Ironman triathlete. The same discipline, grit, and relentless work-and-life ethic that carry me across finish lines are exactly what I bring to every program: show up, do the hard work, and finish strong.
The best way to reach me is on LinkedIn — that is where I connect. And if you ever need to find me, you can find me here: #UngerWasHere.
One operator, every seat at the table
I have led from the front in nearly every technical and executive role — equally fluent setting strategy in the C-suite and shipping code at 2 a.m.
Full-spectrum technologist
Artificial Intelligence & ML
Agentic systems, multi-agent orchestration, RAG, LLM platforms, evaluation & guardrails, and applied machine learning at production scale.
Quantum Technologies
Exploring quantum computing, quantum-safe cryptography, and the next computing paradigm shaping security and optimization.
Multi-Cloud Architecture
Certified across AWS, Azure, and GCP — designing portable, resilient, sovereign-ready platforms that span all three clouds.
Cybersecurity
CISSP-certified. Zero-trust architecture, security operations, identity & access, and defense-grade posture for classified-adjacent workloads.
Data Engineering
Real-time and batch data platforms, lakehouse design, multi-INT fusion, and the pipelines that feed intelligent systems.
Leadership & Delivery
Building and leading elite teams, stakeholder management, and delivering multi-million-dollar programs on time and on budget.
Trusted in the most demanding sectors
A triple-cloud, security-first certification arsenal
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Solutions Architect (Exam 535)
- DevOps Engineer Expert
- Security Engineer Associate
- Network Engineer Associate
- Security Operations Analyst
- Identity & Access Administrator
- Azure & Data Engineer Associate
- MCSE: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services
- Solutions Architect – Professional
- DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Security – Specialty
- Data Analytics – Specialty
- Developer – Associate
- SysOps Administrator – Associate
- Solutions Architect – Associate
- Cloud Practitioner
Google Cloud & Security
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
- GCP Core Infrastructure
- CISSP — (ISC)²
- GitHub Administrator
- Azure AI & Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Learning Tree Azure Cloud Instructor
Where the foundations were laid
Selected essays on Medium
Read all on Medium →Three decades on the frontier
Cut my teeth building software and enterprise systems, mastering the fundamentals that still anchor everything I architect today.
Architected large-scale enterprise solutions and taught advanced cloud and development as a Learning Tree instructor — sharpening both craft and communication.
Went all-in on the cloud revolution, earning professional-level certifications across AWS, Azure, and GCP, plus CISSP — becoming a rare triple-cloud, security-first architect.
Now at Microsoft Federal as Chief AI Architect & Cloud Strategist — building autonomous agents, multi-cloud AI ecosystems, and situational awareness systems for mission-critical customers.