Mike Fields is a transformational Chief Technology Officer and innovation executive with more than 35 years of experience shaping enterprise-scale technology strategy, most notably at State Farm, the nation’s largest property and casualty insurer. A trusted, board-facing advisor known for translating vision into value, he has led large-scale modernization and innovation initiatives across AI, cloud, mobile, data platforms, IoT, and blockchain, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes including multimillion-dollar cost reductions, operational efficiency, and resilience. As Vice President of the Innovation Group, Mike accelerated enterprise adoption of generative AI and modern engineering practices, oversaw a 200-person agile product organization, and launched high-impact initiatives such as AI code-assist deployment, large language model experimentation, and industry-first partnerships. Earlier roles as Vice President of IT and Chief Architect saw him modernize a $3.2B IT footprint, establish a Silicon Valley innovation outpost, and institutionalize talent development at scale, while his leadership also included pioneering mobile claims, private cloud adoption, and IoT solutions that drove significant cost avoidance. Beyond the enterprise, Mike served as President of Sundial LLC, leading funding, engineering, and operations in a startup environment. Today, he advises boards and executives on technology strategy, AI adoption, innovation acceleration, and enterprise modernization, bringing a thoughtful, people-centered approach to long-term reinvention.