Sonny Bhagowalia
Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year
As CIO of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sonny Bhagowalia directs the agency’s extensive IT enterprise, managing complex systems that support border security, trade, and immigration operations. With decades of government and technology leadership, he has led the modernization of CBP’s infrastructure and strengthened its cyberdefenses. Bhagowalia emphasizes leveraging emerging technologies like AI and advanced analytics to enhance situational awareness, streamline mission support, and secure the flow of people and goods at U.S. borders, ensuring technology advances directly support CBP’s mission.
