Top Cloud Executives to Watch in 2025

Rob Gordon

Chief Technology Officer, Omni Federal

Over the past year, Rob Gordon and his team worked with their Defense Department customers to deliver an accredited, AI-enabled, cloud-based data dissemination API system. These capabilities have led to direct and measurable improvements to mission efficiency while also improving the security posture of many mission-critical systems.

“Our team is passionate about supporting warfighters by providing them with easy and streamlined access to the data they need to accomplish their mission,” Gordon said.
 
Why Watch
 
In 2025, Gordon and his team look to continue their positive momentum by expanding the current platform so that it can solve even more complex problems. Upcoming initiatives include tactical/edge-based deployments, modernized modeling and simulation solution, native support for MLOps pipelines, and deeper integration with DoD ICAM and zero trust systems.

“Rob is a visionary CTO with remarkable foresight and strategic vision who possesses an innate ability to navigate intricate technological landscapes and identify lucrative opportunities amidst complexity,” said Parag Thakker, CEO of Omni Federal. “His exceptional problem-solving skills enable him to quickly discern critical issues, analyze their underlying causes, and formulate innovative, effective solutions that drive business growth (OMNI achieved 20% growth in 2024) and technological advancement.”

Fun fact: In his spare time, Gordon combines his passion for technology and data with his love for sports collectibles. He has created several applications that leverage AI and data fusion to track market trends in the sports collectibles world.