Tim Sowa

Tim is a Governor's Fellow at the Department of Administrative Services' Bureau of Information Technology Solutions, providing strategic leadership on policy development and responsible use cases of Artificial Intelligence-based systems across government operations.

His previous experience includes serving as a team leader at the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), designing AI systems for enhancing public service delivery for the Finnish government, and leading the digital transformation of NYC school operations during COVID. As a Fulbright recipient, he conducted research in the Nordic region on design maturity, knowledge management, and sustainable technology development.

Tim holds a master's degree in Digital Sustainability and Ethical Business from Tampere University (Finland) and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Bowdoin College. He is passionate about the outdoors, swimming, and lifelong learning. For over ten years, he has continued teaching swimming lessons to all ages.