Dr. Paul Peloquin of Wichita, Kansas, is a results-driven CTO and tech consultant with over 25 years of experience in leadership and innovation in tech. Throughout his diverse career, Dr. Peloquin has built a reputation as both a groundbreaker and tactical developer, helping start-ups and Fortune 100 companies alike innovate and accelerate their businesses into the 21st century.
Before settling down in Wichita, Paul Peloquin began his study of computer science at the University of Colorado. He then broadened his studies to explore mathematical logic, bioethics, and physics at Fort Hays State University, where he served as the Logic teaching assistant from 1995 to 1997. While attending FHSU, Dr. Peloquin honed his communication skills culminating in winning 3rd place at the National Collegiate Debate Championships. Afterward, he obtained his first Doctorate from OCU and subsequently applied his skills in mathematical logic for the government in the pursuit of money launderers. More recently, Dr. Peloquin continued his studies with MIT honing his skills in data science, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
In his career, Dr. Paul Peloquin expanded the boundaries of what's possible with technology and computer science. For example, he was recently awarded a full patent for his work in 2018, where he served as the key inventor and technical officer in a startup to help identify, via AI and data science, fraudulent video reviews (US11301910B2 - System, and method for validating video reviews). In 2021, his technical leadership and work on a project to utilize health tech to reduce suicide among teens with chronic illness was recognized nationally and won innovation of the year. In 2022, his thought leadership in quantum computing and tech-enabled behavioral economics was recognized by the State of Kansas with the award of a grant to use such technology to foster financial wellness. In addition, he served as the key driver in the development effort of applications for Smart TVs, Apple Watch, and Samsung wearables, for which he has been highly reviewed in multiple national blogs. He has also led efforts in AI, data science, and finance for TIAA, Penn Mutual, and others.
Outside of the tech industry, Dr. Peloquin serves on the boards of multiple non-profits, spending time with his family, and you will often find him at open mic nights perfecting his craft as an amateur stand-up comedian; his children and spouse have perfected the dad joke eye roll.
