Federal deputy CIO leaving government for private sector role

"As deputy federal CIO, Myklegard helps oversee the federal government's $120 billion IT budget. He has also built a reputation as a supporter of modernization initiatives, including helping to issue new guidance last year to streamline the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, and update it for changes to the commercial cloud marketplace. Myklegard also played a role in the development of OMB guidance released last September outlining new artificial intelligence procurement imperatives for the government."

"Myklegard joined the Office of Management and Budget in January 2022 and was named acting deputy federal CIO that March. OMB elevated him to the permanent role in October 2022. A U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that Myklegard told staff that he will be leaving the federal government later this month for a role in the private sector, although he did not mention the company. Federal News Network first reported Myklegard's upcoming departure."

Drew Myklegard joined the Office of Management and Budget in January 2022, became acting deputy federal CIO in March and was elevated to permanent deputy federal CIO in October 2022. He helps oversee the federal government's $120 billion IT budget and backed modernization efforts, including guidance to streamline FedRAMP and updates for commercial cloud changes. He contributed to OMB guidance on artificial intelligence procurement released last September, which was later rescinded and followed by updated AI memos in April. A U.S. official said he will leave later this month for a private-sector role. Prior to OMB, he served over eight years at the Department of Veterans Affairs, led development of the Lighthouse API platform, and received a 2020 Federal 100 award for interoperability work.

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