Emirates IT Professional
Martin Yates
Senior Government Technology Advisor, Emirati Youth Mentor, AI, Smart City Designer, Chief Technology Officer, Vessel Tech Officer, Fellow of Singapore Computer Society
Mission statement
"My mission is to empower businesses and individuals in the Emirates through dedicated IT insights that leverage the latest in technology. By providing expert guidance, facilitating industry collaborations, and sharing knowledge through this platform, I strive to help the UAE maintain its position as a global tech hub. This website serves as a connecting point for IT professionals and enthusiasts to explore the potential of emerging technologies and harness them for a brighter future."
A Bit About Me
Everyone has a story, and my story began years ago. I'm Martin Yates, currently serving as the Senior Government Technology Advisor at G42 Presight, where I lead the government tech and smart cities business unit. My job revolves around exploring various technologies and their potential to create safer and smarter cities. Before this, I was the Chief Client Technology Officer at G42 Core42, bringing three decades of diverse expertise to the role. My previous tenure as the Global CTO of Digital Cities Dell Technologies saw me pioneering our entry into cloud services and consulting, while expanding our digital transformation initiatives across Asia Pacific. Under my leadership, we established a smart cities and nations technology division, enhancing Dell's reputation as a trusted partner for global governments and defense programs.
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In the early stages of my career, I started as an engineer, contributing to the joint defense command in the UK, where I specialized in security and control capability advancement. For the last eighteen years, I've played a key role in shaping Singapore’s national progress and industry evolution, serving on various advisory boards. I was also honored as a lifetime official within the Singapore government party and appointed as a policy ambassador.
With expertise in defense, automotive, banking, and smart cities, I focus on using technology to drive economic growth, urban efficiency, safety, and sustainability. I'm recognized for my insight into emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and IoT, and I'm known for anticipating their effects on industries and society. I'm committed to guiding transformative technological innovations.
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I also have a passion for building communities and connecting people with mutual interests to create a collaborative impact. By fostering these connections, we can leverage our collective strengths to advance technology and societal progress. I find great joy in mentoring others and actively participate in development board committees to help shape the future of technology. By mentoring the younger generation, I believe we can make a significant positive impact on both the industry and society. Helping young people develop their skills and passion for technology nurtures the next wave of innovators and engineers, propelling humanity toward new achievements.
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