Nicholas Hoffman
Many government contracting executives and federal agency leaders have publicly stated that rapid changes in technology are putting pressure on both the public and private sectors to keep pace with new tools as they enter market. Both contractors and agencies are also seeking to stay conscious of how innovative products might disrupt how they do business and wrestle with questions on ways to integrate new technologies into the workforce.
Chief technology officers in government and business are often the first C-level executives that see and respond to new innovations when they hit the market. CTO executives at contracting companies also work to ensure their company’s technical postures and policies remain up-to-date with the current technological environment.
ExecutiveBiz’s editorial leaders and staffers reached out to GovCon companies and federal agencies to identify who they view as the arena’s most prominent chief technology officers for this website’s first annual Top CTO Executives Award selection.
In that process, we asked awardees: Â What technological advancement do you feel will most significantly impact your business in 2016?
ExecutiveBiz’s editorial team is pleased to present the Top CTO Executives of 2016!
BARRY BARLOW
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGYÂ OFFICER
VENCORE, INC.
Barry Barlow is the vice president and chief technology officer at Vencore, Inc. In this role, he ensures Vencore is positioned for short- and long-term success by assessing the technology needs of its customers, partners and suppliers, as well as developing a corporate technology roadmap to meet those needs. Read more>>
CAMERON CHEHREH
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
DELL – FEDERAL BUSINESS
Cameron Chehreh serves as chief technology officer at Dell’s federal business.
Mr. Chehreh is an 18-year information technology veteran with business development, sales, market strategy and technology development experience. Read more>>
GULU GAMBHIR
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGYÂ OFFICER
LEIDOS
Gulu Gambhir, D.Sc., is executive vice president and chief technology officer of Leidos. He provides strategic direction for the corporation’s technology offerings, guides its research and development, and promotes business growth through technology. Read more>>
THOMAS GARDNER
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
JACOBS MISSION SOLUTIONS
Thomas A. (“Tommy”) Gardner, Jr., is the chief technology officer at Jacobs Mission Solutions and is responsible for focusing on data science and systems integration in government markets. Prior to his current position, he served as the chief technology officer at Scitor and at ManTech International. Read more>>
PHIL HORVITZ
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
AECOM – MANAGEMENT SERVICES GROUP
Phil Horvitz is CTO and leads the Advanced Technology Office for AECOM’s Management Services Group.
He is responsible for setting the information technology vision and strategy while fostering innovation. Read more>>
BRIAN NEELY
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
As CIO &Â CTO for AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Brian Neely leads the vision, planning, and management of all technology and information management resources throughout the enterprise.
STEVE ORRIN
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
INTEL CORPORATION – FEDERAL DIVISION
Steve Orrin is chief technologist for Intel Corp’s Federal Division and is responsible for Cyber Security and Cloud Strategy, Architecture and Engagements. Steve has held architectural leadership positions at Intel where he has led strategy and projects on Identity, Anti-malware, HTML5 Security, Cloud and more. Read more>>
ANDRAS SZAKAL
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
IBM U.S. FEDERAL
Andras Szakal is VP and CTO at IBM U.S. Federal. He is responsible for IBM’s industry solution technology strategy supporting the U.S. Federal customer. Mr. Szakal was appointed as an IBM Distinguished Engineer & Director of IBM’s Federal Software Architecture in 2005. Read more>>
TOM VERBECKÂ
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY
NCR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS
Tom Verbeck currently serves as the CTO and vice president of strategy at NCR Government Systems.
Tom has 38 plus years of extraordinary successful operational technical leadership in the United States Air Force. Read more>>
JEFF YU
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ADVANCED CONCEPTS & TECHNOLOGY
NORTHROP GRUMMAN MISSION SYSTEMS
Jeff Yu is director of Technology, Advanced Concepts & Technology, assigned to the Cyber & Intelligence Mission Solutions division for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems, a leading global providers. Read more>>
