Dr. Ulrich Vouama
Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Assistant Professor in Colorado, USA
Dr. Vouama is an unconventional thinker, author, a visionary leader, a mentor, a product architect, a journal associate editor, a coach, a board director, an innovator, a computer scientist, an executive consultant, a tech investor, a social entrepreneur, an avid traveler, and an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of the Cumberlands – the safest college campus in Kentucky and one of the fastest-growing colleges in America. His current research interests are primarily in the areas of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (Autonomous Security), IoT (Security Architecture), Big Data (Application of Big Data analytics, Security, and Privacy), Blockchain Technology, and Healthcare Cloud Computing (Building Secure, Compliant, and Efficient Cloud-Based PACS).
Dr. Vouama is the founder of KisiCyber, a cybersecurity startup that uses sustainable Cybersecurity approach to provide AI-powered cybersecurity and automation solutions to help detect crucial threats, predict cyber-attacks, and prevent breaches in your environment and IoT-enabled devices, including smart cars. The word "KisiCyber" is a portmanteau of the Lingala word "Kisi" (meaning A CURE) and "Cybersecurity" \ ˈsī-bər-si-ˌkyu̇r-ə-tē\.
Dr. Vouama is also an Outdoor Enthusiast, Environmentalist and the Founder of TCHi::TCHA, a sustainable outdoor clothing and gear brand dedicated to empower urban dwellers and outdoor-lifestyle enthusiasts to escape the stress of everyday life, explore the great outdoors, reconnect with Nature, and de-stress. The multi-million dollar startup is not only a lifestyle brand but also an outdoor Movement that donates 1% of sales to charities to protect the environment and eradicate poverty. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the innovative Colorado-based startup designs, manufactures and distributes sustainable casual-wear, outerwear, sportswear, headgear, footwear, outdoor camping gear, and Artificial Intelligence-powered personal assistant applications for outdoor enthusiasts.