How to become a CIO (Chief Information Officer) w/ Dan Persico

The Business Samurai

Dan Persico CIO for the Virginia Department of Elections

Dan Persico served 15 years in the United States Air Force working a variety of duties including tactical aircraft maintenance, Command and control actions supporting homeland security, military police, security forces, and advance program management that included protection of classified and unclassified systems, designing continuity plans, and oversight of information assurance officers.

Dan was most recent CIO/CISO for the Virginia Department of Elections. Responsible for overseeing business operations, technology support, software development, project management, cybersecurity, data privacy and governance within the unique realm of elections oversight, designated as national critical infrastructure. Uses knowledge of elections policy and procedures to drive initiatives within the organization.

Plans, organizes, and controls all activities and services ensuring the effective, efficient, and secure operations of each product line within the portfolio of services and offerings.

He is also a season Ski Race coach instructor.

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