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The Future of NOW, LLC · Northbrook, Illinois

Quantum-ready leadership, made human.

Dr. Michael L. Crawley translates quantum computing, AI and cybersecurity for boards, founders and family offices, then builds the learning programs that turn strategy into employable skills.

Work with Dr. CrawleyExplore the quantum work
Quantum computingPost-quantum securityAI · MLBoard & ESG
Dr. Michael L. Crawley
CEO & Education Officer · Board advisor
Empowering communities through Future-of-Work digital skills.
1987First technology role as a U.S. Navy data manager. Nearly four decades of delivery since.
$123MExit at Unimed Pharmaceuticals, where he led IT and risk strategy that supported sales growth.
45,000Users trained and supported through Cummins’ cloud transformation and change program.
80%Fewer operational inefficiencies, with a 30% gain in revenue efficiency, from a company SOP built at CRT.
1MMENA women the KUTB platform aims to bring into tech careers, where he advises at board level.
Quantum expertise

Quantum, explained at the level of the room.

Every quantum module is written three ways: for a sixth grader, for the C-suite, and for the board. The physics stays intact at each level.

  • Quantum literacy for leadersCompanion learning materials for the University of Chicago Quantum Science, Networking and Communications program, built module by module, with narrated video and hands-on labs.
  • Post-quantum securityA Post-Quantum Custody technical white paper, NIST FIPS 203/204/205 migration guidance, and a cybersecurity foundation as a Certified Lead Ethical Hacker.
  • Strategy and market intelligenceQuantum Benchmarking Initiative analysis, market sizing, and guidance on reaching real quantum hardware through cloud access.
  • Foundations to frontierFrom EPR and Bell tests to Shor’s algorithm, phase estimation and Hamiltonian simulation, with Colab and Jupyter labs.
Quantum library
Quantum Foundations Master BriefEPR to Bell to the current state of quantum
Shor, QPE and Hamiltonian SimulationApplications for cybersecurity, ML and computing
Post-Quantum Custody White PaperTechnical paper, v1.0
QBI Overview and Opportunity AnalysisQuantum Benchmarking Initiative
PQC Migration ClockReference card on timelines and mandates
Quantum Networking and QKDDOE blueprint, Illinois testbeds
Quantum Market SizeIndustry sizing and QaaS access
Research reference cardsFeynman, IBM, IonQ, McKinsey, OECD, Google Willow
The Chicago quantum region

Illinois is a global hub for quantum research and workforce development. The Chicago Quantum Exchange brings together the University of Chicago, Argonne, Fermilab, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern and other partners, and leads the $55 million Bloch Quantum Tech Hub. Dr. Crawley’s quantum education work is built for this ecosystem and its workforce needs.

Point of view

Technology only pays off when people can use it.

Most quantum and AI programs stall between the boardroom decision and the people who carry it out. The Future of NOW closes that gap with research, learning design and governance in one engagement.

  • For start-ups and early-to-mid stage companiesAn AI roadmap, product and revenue infrastructure, and the team skills to run it.
  • For family home officesTechnology, cyber and quantum-risk literacy for principals and next-generation leaders.
  • For boardsEthical AI oversight, ESG alignment, and clear reporting on outcomes.
Expertise

Seven capabilities, one operating model.

Delivered through the proprietary E-Du-Tain-Ment framework: research, learning and gamification working together.

QNT

Quantum readiness and education

Quantum literacy for boards and C-suites, post-quantum migration planning, and learning programs aligned to the University of Chicago quantum curriculum.

AI

AI & ML strategy and implementation

Use-case selection, roadmaps, responsible-AI governance and deployment, from first pilot to measured outcome.

SEC

Cybersecurity and governance

Certified Lead Ethical Hacker. Cyber and ESG governance across FinTech, healthcare, pharma and e-commerce.

EDT

E-Du-Tain-Ment learning design

Multiple-intelligences, project-based and gamified upskilling, delivered through Learning Experience Platforms built for adults.

WFD

Workforce development

Programs that lead to employment, from Saudi Vision 2030 bootcamps to veterans and disadvantaged learners.

CHG

Transformation and change leadership

Agile, Kaizen, OKR and PMO structures that keep large organizations improving after the consultants leave.

BRD

Board and ESG advisory

Seats and advisory roles that give founders and CEOs a steady outside view on strategy, risk and growth.

Selected programs

Built to produce employable skills.

Government workforce

Saudi Digital Academy bootcamp

Led a 12-week Digital Product Management program through Coding Dojo, aligning STEM talent with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Delivered remotely on overnight US hours.

2022–2024 · Riyadh, KSA
EdTech advisory

KUTB

Board-level counsel on curriculum architecture, learner-outcome research and responsible AI for an adaptive platform focused on women entering emerging tech.

Target: 1M women into tech careers
Community impact

Abundant Life and Love

As CEO and Education Officer, led hands-on digital literacy and AI-ethics training for communities, with emphasis on veterans, including disabled veterans.

2023–2026 · United States
Entrepreneurship

Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Business-plan advisor and coach for graduates, holding every plan to an MBA standard of rigor, financial realism and market research.

16 years of service
Enterprise learning

Cummins cloud migration

Led training, change management and mobile migration for headquarters and 45,000 users on critical cloud infrastructure.

45,000 users · 2014–2018
Quantum curriculum

Quantum certificate companion

Module-by-module learning materials, narrated video and labs for the University of Chicago Quantum Science, Networking and Communications program, plus the DECODED edutainment series.

In development
Journey

Four eras of building.

Boards, advisory and credentials

Trusted in the room where decisions are made.

Board and advisory seats across education, capital, technology and community organizations.

Golden Hope FoundationBoard of Directors · 2024–present
KUTB, Inc.Executive Advisor · 2023–present
Crossing Capital GroupBoard of Advisors · 2020–present
StartupFuelAdvisory Board · 2019–present
World Metaverse CouncilFounding Member, AI Advisory · 2022–present
Acuity InstituteAdvisory Board · 2020–present
Computer Resource TechnologiesAdvisory Board · 2008–present
The Knowledge AcademyAgile & Kaizen Leadership Coach · 2017–present
Light on The HillBoard Member · 2013–2025

Education

  • D.Min, Global Servant-LeadershipShalom Bible College and Seminary, 2018–2022
  • MBA, IT Management and StrategyWestern Governors University
  • M.Ed., Learning and Technology (Instructional Design)Western Governors University, 4.0 GPA
  • B.B.A., Computer Information SystemsHoward University

Certifications and honors

  • Certified Lead Ethical HackerProfessional Evaluation Certification Board, 2021
  • Certified OKR ProfessionalPlus Scrum Master and Scrum Developer certifications
  • Microsoft Certified Systems EngineerMicrosoft Partner Network, 2009–present
  • International Who’s WhoHonor and award
Publications

Ideas in print.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming BusinessesAI strategy
Unpacking the Appeal of Agile Kaizen TransformationTransformation
Why PMO Is More Important Than You ThinkProgram leadership
Why You Should Care About PMO Project Management ActivityProgram leadership
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