LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Walter O'Brien, the founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services, Inc. and the inspiration behind the hit CBS drama, Scorpion, discussed how people can optimize their brain at the Superhero Brain Conference in Los Angeles, California.
Walter O'Brien's life story served as inspiration for hundreds of top-level executives and celebrities at Superhero Brain, a conference that brings together New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman as well as Guinness Book of World record holder Scott Flansburg to help people better use their brains.
At the age of 9, O'Brien was designated a child prodigy after scoring 197 on an IQ test. He started Scorpion Computer Services at the age of 13 to service local businesses and financial institutions. Walter helped them navigate their introduction to analytics, computerization, and the internet. By the time he was 18, Walter O'Brien was ranked the 6th fastest programmer in the world.
A computer-security expert, Walter O'Brien has worked with the Federal government, international heads of state, the United States Navy, Air Force and Fortune 500 firms to design, implement and maintain computer security and information-technology systems.
Jim Kwik, founder of Superhero Brain and whose clients include Virgin, Harvard and Zappos said of Walter's contribution: "Walter's talk received a standing ovation. Walter was riveting and had us all at the edge of our seats or on our toes in a standing-room only auditorium."
Walter O'Brien said of the Superhero Brain Conference that "it was an honor to contribute alongside such an esteemed cohort of contemporary thinkers. Much of our brainpower goes unused and many people could benefit greatly from optimizing their mental assets."
Walter O'Brien's Superhero Brain speech may be viewed at Scorpion Computer Services' website.
ABOUT WALTER O'BRIEN
Walter O'Brien is the founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services, Inc., and CEO of Scorpion Studios. He is the Executive Producer and the inspiration behind the hit CBS television drama, Scorpion, with over 26 million viewers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has certified Walter O'Brien as being a person of national interest to the United States and granted him an Extraordinary Ability EB 1-1 Visa. He has worked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, plus Navy and Air Force systems to deploy artificial intelligence that protects American military personnel. In addition he has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies including the world's largest mutual fund, Fujitsu, Trados, Oracle Corporation, Baltimore Technologies and Critical Path. O'Brien serves as chairman or board member for Strike Force Solutions, Talentorum Alliance Houston Technology Center and Lawloop.
O'Brien regularly donates his time to charities and the community in general to encourage all generations to celebrate intelligence. He is a frequent media commentator, public speaker and radio show guest. O'Brien provided the seed funding for TaxiWatch Kilkenny, a suicide prevention program that has saved 75 lives since its inception in 2015. Also in 2015 O'Brien contributed to the next XPRIZE selection as part of XPRIZE Visioneering.
ABOUT SCORPION COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
Scorpion Computer Services is the internationally recognized problem-solving consultancy led by computer-security expert and hacker "Scorpion" Walter O'Brien. For over two decades, Scorpion Computer Services has contributed to the greater good by managing geniuses as they transform Scorpion client ideas into reality. From national security to rescuing failing businesses, Scorpion Computer Services acts as the brainpower behind solving global issues, proving "smart is cool."
Scorpion Computer Services also offers its services to the general public through ConciergeUp.com, a global think-tank-for-hire that provides on-demand intelligence as a concierge service for any funded need.
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