HTEC, a global digital engineering and product development company, is pleased to welcome Tim Sears as Chief AI Officer. Tim joins HTEC’s executive leadership team to advance its AI-first strategy and help clients unlock measurable value through responsible, scalable, and production-grade AI solutions.
In this new role, Tim will work across HTEC’s industry verticals and global engineering hubs to embed AI capabilities into every layer of client engagement—from strategic advisory to software architecture and delivery. He will lead efforts to build and evolve HTEC’s internal AI accelerators, deepen partnerships across the AI ecosystem, and ensure that clients are equipped to navigate shifting market demands, regulatory pressures, and emerging technologies.
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Tim brings more than two decades of experience across enterprise software, machine learning, and product strategy. Based in the Bay Area, his background spans both hypergrowth startups and Fortune 500 brands, with prior leadership roles at Groq and Target. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations build platforms that scale, drive smarter decisions through data, and improve customer outcomes in dynamic, real-world environments.
“HTEC is the rare kind of company that combines deep technical strength with a clear understanding of business outcomes,” said Tim Sears. “Joining this team means joining a culture focused on delivering AI not just as a tool, but as a true strategic advantage. I’m excited to help our clients take bold ideas and turn them into tangible results. Together, we’ll shape what it means to apply AI responsibly, effectively, and at scale.”
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HTEC’s AI-first approach blends deep engineering expertise with strategic insight, enabling clients to move faster from concept to execution. Whether reimagining core systems or developing net-new digital experiences, the company’s teams work side by side with clients to reduce complexity, increase speed to value, and harness the full potential of AI technologies.
“Adding Tim to our leadership team reflects our commitment to delivering real-world AI solutions that drive meaningful results,” added Aleks Cabrillo, CEO of HTEC. “Tim’s blend of hands-on engineering experience and executive-level perspective brings tremendous value as we continue to strengthen our AI-first strategy across industries.”
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