Mohammad “Mo” Islam

Mohammad “Mo” Islam is an Associate Director at UnitedHealth Group USA, where he leads technology initiatives at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and digital transformation. Before joining UnitedHealth Group, he held technology roles with Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, the United Nations, and Walmart.

Mo specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, AI Development Life Cycle (AIDLC), and Vibe Coding, with a focus on applying emerging technologies to real-world business and healthcare challenges. He is particularly passionate about how AI can move from experimentation to responsible, scalable solutions.

A passionate educator and AI practitioner, Mo is a frequent conference speaker, workshop instructor, and technology trainer, sharing practical approaches to AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI, Vibe Coding, and modern software development.

His professional and academic contributions include publications in industry and engineering venues, including IEOM, ASCE and CSCE, and he is a U.S. patent holder for a GPS mapping device.

With extensive experience in Agile, SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, and Scrumban, Mo brings together technology leadership, program and portfolio management, and hands-on AI innovation. He considers himself a collaborator, problem solver, lifelong learner, and strategic thinker—always exploring what comes next in technology.

His guiding belief is simple: AI should accelerate human potential without compromising human values. Only when AI is developed responsibly and held to uncompromising standards can we build a future that our children—and their children—can safely call home.