Richard Spires, CIO of Department of Homeland Security and Vice Chair of the Federal CIO Council, wrote about continuing Vivek Kundra’s legacy in a blog post on CIO.gov.
Spires pledged to continue Kundra’s legacy of government transparency and communication between federal agencies through information technology.
“While the 25-point implementation plan was driven by Vivek, it reflects the collective views of the Federal CIO community on what needs to be fixed. I can write with conviction that this community, as represented by the Federal CIO Council, not only endorses the 25-point implementation plan, but will continue to execute and meet the schedule as outlined in the plan,” said Spires.
Spires also commended Kundra on his less well-known agency tour with top CIO’s, as well as staff members, to begin the process of efficiency within government.
“Vivek Kundra has, and will continue to have, a lasting impact on Federal IT and I wish him the very best in his future endeavors,” said Spires.