Tate Buffington

Tate Buffington is a highly experienced professional specializing in autonomy programs and advanced technologies. Currently serving as a Senior Manager for Autonomy Programs and Advanced Programs at Shield AI since December 2022, Tate brings a wealth of expertise from prior roles including DoD Manager at XM Cyber and Technology Advisor at Gartner. With a robust military background as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Army Reserve and various leadership positions in the US Army, Tate has demonstrated significant project management, operations management, and team leadership skills. Educated at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Master of Science in Uncrewed Autonomous Systems, Duke University with an Executive MBA, and Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Tate combines technical knowledge with strong business acumen.