Hamilton Turner

Hamilton Turner, Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University, teaching graduate-level courses and collaborating on academic research. In addition, Hamilton is the Chief Executive Officer of 522 Software, LLC, providing strategic consulting services. Previously, Hamilton held various chief technology officer roles with companies such as VIDA Digital Identity and Silent Circle, along with significant positions at OptioLabs, Inc. where responsibilities included team leadership in mobile security and product development. Prior experience also includes research roles at Virginia Tech, ISIS at Vanderbilt University, and a foundational education in Computer Engineering culminating in a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.