SAIC Forms Strategic Advisory Board, Appoints First Members
Science Applications International Corp. has formed a strategic advisory board of leaders with experience in both industry and the public sector to focus on facilitating companywide growth and innovation. The company also announced the board’s first three members: David Norquist, former Defense Department deputy secretary and comptroller; Ellen Lord, former DOD undersecretary for acquisition and
Dave Spirk Named Pentagon Chief Data Officer
Former U.S. Special Operations Command Chief Data Officer Dave Spirk has been tapped to serve in the same role at the Pentagon’s Office of the Chief Information Officer come June 22. He replaces Michael Conlin, who’s held that job since July 2018. A Marine Corps veteran, Spirk will play a key role in carrying out DOD’s
9 Quick Questions for DOD’s Cyber Chief and CISO Jack Wilmer
John “Jack” W. Wilmer has been on the job for a year as deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity within the Defense Department. Cyber-safeguarding the U.S. military is a monumental task — and one he embraces. So far, he said, “it has been a tremendously rewarding experience.” Wilmer talked with WashingtonExec recently about his goals
Fed 100 Awards Honoring Industry, Government IT Heavyweights Announced
Winners of the Federal 100 awards, which honor the top leaders, decision-makers and influencers in the world of federal IT, have been announced. The 30th annual Fed 100 awards are handed out every year by FCW and parent company 1105 Media to honor members of industry and government who have “gone above and beyond to
Pentagon Swears In New CIO
The Defense Department has sworn in its new chief information officer, former JPMorgan Chase executive Dana Deasy. Deasy took his oath May 7, assuming responsibility for DOD’s management of information, communications and cybersecurity. At his swearing-in ceremony, Deasy thanked Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, and said he was no stranger to collaborating with people
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