Federal Leadership Christopher Alvares leads USDA’s efforts to leverage data and AI across agriculture, food safety, and natural resources. As the department’s chief data officer and chief…

Federal Leadership Mike Horton was appointed as the acting chief AI officer for the Department of Transportation in September 2024. In the role, he has directed AI…

Federal Leadership Tahira Mammen leads the National Security Agency’s AI Security Center, where she oversees efforts to secure artificial intelligence systems critical to national defense. She directs…

Federal Leadership Natesh Manikoth manages the FAA’s IT infrastructure, overseeing systems that safeguard U.S. aviation operations and air traffic control as the agency pursues a more advanced,…

Federal Leadership Antoine McCord oversees IT modernization and cybersecurity across DHS, one of the largest and most mission-critical technology portfolios in government. Under that portfolio, he manages…

Federal Leadership After stints in IT leadership roles at the Social Security Administration and NASA, Patrick Newbold joined the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in November…

Federal Leadership CIO Pavan Pidugu drives IT strategy and modernization at the Department of Transportation, overseeing technology systems that support safety, infrastructure investment, and transportation innovation. He…

Federal Leadership Amy Ritualo guides the State Department’s early efforts to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly into diplomacy and global engagement. As acting chief AI officer, she helps…

Federal Leadership Kristin Ruiz serves as deputy CIO supporting TSA’s IT strategy, helping oversee systems that safeguard U.S. transportation security operations. She advances digital modernization, data-driven decision-making,…

Federal Leadership Serving as NASA’s chief AI officer, David Salvagnini leads the space agency’s AI strategy, guiding adoption of artificial intelligence to support space exploration, scientific research,…