“First, believe that you can.”
Dr. Marvin C. Reid is a visionary technologist, inventor, and educational leader whose career spans more than four decades at the intersection of innovation, public service, and institutional transformation. As Founder and President of CAMS Technologies, LLC, Dr. Reid has harnessed a lifelong commitment to problem-solving, safety, and the advancement of underserved communities. His leadership reflects a profound dedication to making meaningful contributions to society through the integration of cutting-edge technology and human-centered design.
Dr. Reid’s professional journey began in education, where he served with distinction across nearly every level—teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of school leadership, and executive consultant. His early experience in the classroom laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of strategic leadership and equity-focused innovation. Throughout the years, he cultivated a reputation for turning around struggling schools, inspiring educators, and elevating academic performance in some of the country’s most underserved regions.
While education remained his core for many years, Dr. Reid never abandoned his roots in technology. With a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Communications from Iona College, he carried his passion for engineering, systems thinking, and problem-solving into each professional role he assumed. These twin forces—technology and education—would eventually converge to form the nucleus of CAMS Technologies, a company driven by purpose, ingenuity, and security innovation.
Founded in 2018, CAMS Technologies was born out of a response to a modern-day crisis: the rise of school and campus safety threats. Dr. Reid, along with a team of engineers and researchers, developed OutSafe, a wearable silent alert system that empowers users to discreetly signal distress and navigate toward safety during active shooter events or other emergencies. With two U.S. patents granted and a third pending, his vision for safety through innovation has found tangible expression in hardware designed to save lives.
CAMS Technologies has grown under Dr. Reid’s leadership into a respected entity that serves not only educational institutions but also the manufacturing, tech, green energy, and automotive sectors. His goal is to bridge critical gaps in institutional safety using accessible, adaptable, and affordable tech solutions. Through thoughtful expansion and strategic consultation, Dr. Reid is transitioning the narrative of CAMS from educational safety to comprehensive institutional risk management.
As a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist earlier in his career, Dr. Reid shared STEM programming with teachers and administrators across 36 U.S. states and territories. He has lectured internationally and at esteemed universities such as Oklahoma State University, inspiring future innovators and solidifying his reputation as a leading advocate for STEM and aerospace education. His impact in educational circles is marked by transformative curriculum development, strategic reform implementation, and a unique talent for inspiring both students and staff alike.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Reid is an inventor at heart. He views each challenge as an opportunity to design, prototype, and deliver solutions that matter. His innovation journey—often inspired by mentors like Dr. Valerie Thomas of NASA—has taught him the value of persistence, vision, and collaboration. His patents, OutSafe and FiZBe, represent not only technical achievement but a deep understanding of human behavior, safety psychology, and institutional workflows.
Dr. Reid is also a published author, accomplished public speaker, and media contributor. His work has been featured across platforms that value authentic leadership, technological progress, and educational reform. Whether writing about innovation or reflecting on sociocultural challenges, he approaches every message with a commitment to truth, empathy, and actionable insight.
Personally, Dr. Reid is grounded in family, faith, and service. He describes himself as “family-centric” and embraces travel as a means of learning and connecting with diverse communities. He is a lifelong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in education and technology, and is an active member of professional associations including NMA, ITEEA, NSTA, and NCTM. These affiliations reflect a career-long commitment to professional growth and network-driven change.
In every endeavor, Dr. Marvin C. Reid exemplifies the power of multidisciplinary leadership. He is a transformational thinker who balances technical acumen with compassionate vision, academic depth with commercial savvy, and public purpose with entrepreneurial rigor. His leadership is an invitation to reimagine what is possible when technology is guided by empathy and purpose.
Character:
Dr. Reid demonstrates unwavering integrity in all aspects of his work, consistently driven by a desire to serve and uplift others. His humility and purpose-driven ethos have inspired teams, students, and partners alike to pursue excellence with heart and accountability.
Knowledge:
With over 40 years of diverse professional experience, Dr. Reid offers a rare blend of deep academic knowledge and practical, tech-based problem-solving. His background in computer science, education, and aerospace make him a formidable thought leader in both institutional and innovation sectors.
Strategic:
Dr. Reid approaches every challenge with a systems-level mindset, aligning strategic objectives with real-world implementation across education, tech, and public safety. His ability to think long-term while executing immediately sets him apart as a leader capable of creating scalable impact.
Communication:
A gifted storyteller and thoughtful speaker, Dr. Reid engages audiences with clarity, warmth, and insight. Whether presenting at a university, writing for publication, or leading a boardroom conversation, he connects ideas and people with eloquence and precision.
