Noah M. Kenney – Founder & Principal Consultant, Digital 520

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Noah M. Kenney

Founder & Principal Consultant

Principal consultant in AI and data with experience leading technical strategy and AI implementations across 60+ organizations. Founder of Digital 520, President of the Disruptive AI Lab, and President of the Ethical Tech Forum — a global think tank advancing responsible AI and privacy governance.

"Building technology systems that are not only powerful and scalable, but also secure, compliant, and aligned with human values."
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Noah's Bio

Building the Infrastructure of Responsible Technology

Noah Kenney is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Digital 520, a global consultancy specializing in digital transformation, marketing, data privacy, AI governance, automation, cybersecurity, finance, and compliance. Digital 520 partners with regulated enterprises, high-growth companies, and mission-driven organizations to increase operational efficiency and drive organizational growth.

In his role as Founder and Principal Consultant, Noah serves as fractional CTO and technology advisor to multiple organizations, has consulted on over 40 AI initiatives, and speaks globally on AI, governance, privacy, and secure systems design. In addition to leading Digital 520, he serves as President and Chief Scientist of the Disruptive AI Lab and President of the Ethical Tech Forum — a global think tank advancing responsible AI, privacy, and emerging technology governance.

Noah is recognized for his work in AI-driven medical diagnostics, including improving pneumonia detection using computationally efficient AI systems, for which he received a competitive grant. He also co-developed the country's first AI Privacy Engineering course at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and holds over 50 advanced industry certifications including the AIGP and CIPM from the IAPP.

Authored Works

Books

Affiliations

Three organizations. One connected practice.

The work moves across a small set of linked institutions — a consulting practice, an applied-research lab, and a governance-oriented think tank — each reinforcing the others.

I. Consulting
Digital 520
Founder & Principal Consultant
A global consultancy specializing in AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance. Partners with regulated enterprises, high-growth companies, and mission-driven organizations to drive operational efficiency and organizational growth across 24+ industries.
Since2017
II. Applied Research
Disruptive AI Lab
President & Chief Scientist
Applied R&D platform of 125 collaborators focused on AI deployment in regulated and high-risk environments — spanning medical imaging, computer vision, transcription latency, and EU AI Act readiness.
Since2022
III. Policy & Standards
Ethical Tech Forum
President
A global think tank of technologists, scientists, researchers, and policymakers advancing standards, frameworks, and public conversation around responsible AI, privacy engineering, and emerging technology policy.
RoleVolunteer

Formal Training

Education & Credentials

Academic

Formal training.

M
M.Eng. in Engineering Management
University of Colorado BoulderCompleted
B
B.S. in Economics
Georgia Institute of Technology — High HonorsCompleted

Professional

Credentials.

A
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)
IAPP — International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsActive

Recognizes demonstrated competence in the responsible development, deployment, and governance of AI systems.

C
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
IAPP — International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsActive

One of 50+ active certifications spanning privacy, cybersecurity, AI, management, and technical strategy.

Thought Leadership

Research, Publications & Speaking

Peer-Reviewed Publications

N. Kenney and A. Antón, "Educating the Next Generation of Ethical AI Practitioners"

Journal of the 28th CISSE · Apr. 2025

N. Kenney and A. Antón, "Educating the Next Generation of Ethical AI Practitioners"

28th CISSE Conference · Tampa, FL · Nov. 2024

White Papers (Partial List)

"An Economic Analysis of Data Privacy Regulations"

N. Kenney · Mar. 2025

"Operationalizing Legal Standards for Responsible AI under the EU AI Act"

N. Kenney · Dec. 2024

"Guidance for Engineering Ethical and Safe Artificial Intelligence"

N. Kenney · Aug. 2024

"Privacy Impact Assessment: ChatGPT 4.0"

N. Kenney · Dec. 2023

Selected Talks & Interviews

"AI Innovation and Impact: A Conversation with Noah Kenney"

Play the King Podcast · May 2025

"How Bad Data Breaks Great AI Systems"

Multifamily Tech Talks · May 2025

"The Future of Work is Here: Humans and AI Unite"

Multifamily X Podcast · Feb. 2025

"Differential Privacy for AI Privacy Engineering"

Georgia Institute of Technology · Feb. 2024

Analysis & Insights

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Credentials

50+ Active Certifications

Spanning 8 domains across leading universities and technology companies

💼 Business 7 certs
Business Analysis Fundamentals – Microsoft Project Valuation & Capital Budgeting – CU Boulder Product Cost & Investment Cash Flow – CU Boulder Financial Forecasting & Reporting – CU Boulder The Circular Economy – CU Boulder Sustainable Marketing & Consumer Trends – CU Boulder Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent – CU Boulder
🎯 Leadership 4 certs
Communication as a Technical Leader – CU Boulder Technical Managerial Written Skills – CU Boulder Challenges of Leading Individuals in Tech – CU Boulder Leadership Style & Building High-Performance Teams – CU Boulder
📣 Marketing 6 certs
Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy – U. London Identifying & Growing Your Digital Audience – UC Irvine Marketing Analytics Foundations – Meta Digital Media & Strategic Planning in Tech – CU Boulder Market Research & Analysis for Tech – CU Boulder Building & Pitching Marketing Campaigns in Tech – CU Boulder