Following insights from Defensescoop, the Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies continues to bolster her team with key appointments, most recently naming Jon Steinbach as strategic technical advisor. This move is part of a broader effort by Davies to modernize the Defense Department's IT infrastructure and software.
Steinbach will offer counsel on emerging technologies and the intersection of national security, technology, and business. His background includes service with the CIA, Special Operations Command, and the Marine Corps, alongside private sector experience advising technology firms and investors. Steinbach stated his intention to accelerate digital modernization, enhance enterprise capabilities, and strengthen collaboration with the defense industrial base. Davies highlighted Steinbach's extensive experience as a significant asset. This appointment follows several other recent additions to the CIO's office, including Kenneth Nienhuser as deputy chief of staff, Sonu Shankar as principal deputy CIO, and Ryan McArthur, David Vaughn, Kayla Huthoefer Nelson, and Vishal Aswani in advisory and leadership roles. Aaron Bishop was also appointed as the Pentagon's chief information security officer earlier this year, indicating a significant restructuring within the CIO's department.
Source: Defensescoop
