Taka Ariga

Taka is a senior technology executive and the founder of Sol Imagination LLC with a 25-year record of leading enterprise modernization, AI strategy, and data-centric transformation for innovation-focused organizations. As a former Chief AI Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief Data Scientist, he has been at the forefront of architecting digital operating models that align technology investments to enduring business and mission value, while balancing key tenets of accountability and risk management. 

Taka is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, boards, and government executives, bringing deep expertise in AI governance, cloud-native platforms, data architecture, and cross-functional change management. He is known for building high-performance organizations, driving complex transformation portfolios, and shaping national and international standards for responsible AI. Fluent in both Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, Taka brings a global perspective to his work. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a dedicated classical chamber musician and a competitive tennis player.