Mike Ward

Mike Ward is a proven product leader currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Shielded Technologies, where they focus on building the privacy layer of web3. With extensive experience in product management, they have previously held executive roles at Input Output (IOHK) and R3, transforming services into thriving product companies. Mike's background includes significant positions at Microsoft and Ariba Inc., where they defined and launched successful products in blockchain, cloud AI & ML, and B2B commerce. They hold a degree in Information Technology from the University of Washington, completed in 1994.