Technology & Innovation Leadership Expert; Former CTO at Ford Motor Company & Medtronic; Co-Founder & Chairman of iGENTIC AI
Ken Washington Biography
Dr. Ken Washington is an American engineer and technology executive whose career spans more than four decades across industries including nuclear safety, aerospace, automotive, consumer robotics, and healthcare technology. Washington was the first African American to earn a doctorate in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M University, where he also completed a bachelor of science and a master of science in nuclear engineering. He spent 21 years at Sandia National Laboratories, holding roles including chief information officer, before transitioning to leadership positions in the private sector at several Fortune 500 companies.
Washington worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation as vice president of the Advanced Technology Center and as the company's first chief privacy officer. At Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, he led a team of 600 scientists and engineers with an annual research and development budget exceeding $300 million. He later served as chief technology officer at Ford Motor Company, overseeing Ford's global research organization, technology strategy, and the company's expansion into mobility and automotive innovation. Washington joined Amazon, where he was responsible for consumer robotics and oversaw the development of "Astro," Amazon's household robot.
Washington became the first chief technology and innovation officer at Medtronic, where he accelerated product development and technology strategies, expanding the use of robotics, sensors, implantables, and artificial intelligence across the company's healthcare technology portfolio. He served in this capacity until his retirement.
Washington has been recognized as a thought leader in technology and innovation. He was named Black Engineer of the Year by BEYA and inducted into the National Academy of Engineering and the Black Engineer Hall of Fame. Washington is known for his ability to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and drive the development of commercial technology applications.
Following his retirement from Medtronic, Washington joined the board of directors at TE Connectivity and serves as co-founder and chairman of iGENTIC AI. He continues to contribute to advancements in AI-enabled medical systems, automotive architectures, consumer robotics, aerospace technologies, and compliance platforms. Washington's career reflects a broad impact across technology, engineering, and innovation leadership.
Ken Washington Videos
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