Hi, I'm Michael Cooper
AI Strategy Consultant
Founder of Tributary AI. I help mid-market companies cut through the AI hype and build strategies that actually work.
30 years leading teams at Microsoft, Citrix, Confluent, Simplot, and Micron
$1.1B quota at Microsoft | Enterprise transformations at Nike, Starbucks, Boeing
Leadership experience at
Enterprise transformations at
How I Can Help
Bridging technical vision with business execution for enterprise success
AI Strategy & Implementation
Cut through the hype with practical AI roadmaps that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Cloud Architecture
AWS, Azure, and GCP expertise to optimize costs, improve performance, and accelerate delivery.
Enterprise Transformation
30 years guiding organizations through digital modernization that sticks.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Built $1B+ in partnership value through alliances, ecosystem growth, and SaaS marketplace strategies.
Credentials & Recognition
30 years of enterprise technology leadership with measurable impact
Executive Speaker of the Year
Recognized by Microsoft for thought leadership and audience impact
Quota Managed
Enterprise sales quota responsibility at Microsoft
McGraw-Hill Author
Technical author on cloud and enterprise architecture
Partnership Value Built
Strategic alliances and ecosystem growth across hyperscalers
Ready to Transform Your Business?
From AI roadmaps to hands-on implementation, I partner with mid-market companies through Tributary AI to turn strategy into results.
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