Adrian JohnsonTLDR: J. Matt Gilkeson has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The appointment comes after Gilkeson’s nearly four-year tenure as the Director of TSA’s Innovation Task Force.
Key points:
- Gilkeson played a pivotal role in fostering innovation within TSA by collaborating with stakeholders to identify, demonstrate, and characterize emerging solutions.
- His efforts resulted in the deployment of over 170 automated screening lanes, increasing efficiency by 30% and saving over $120 million in federal budget costs.
- In his new role as CTO and CDO, Gilkeson will focus on data governance, data sharing, technology innovation, and optimizing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within TSA.
J. Matt Gilkeson, an accomplished innovator with a strong background in information technology, has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Gilkeson previously served as the Director of TSA’s Innovation Task Force for nearly four years, where he played a crucial role in fostering innovation within the agency. Throughout his tenure, he collaborated with key stakeholders to identify, demonstrate, and characterize emerging solutions aimed at enhancing security effectiveness and improving the passenger experience in transportation security.
One of Gilkeson’s notable achievements during his time with the Innovation Task Force was leading the rapid strategy and delivery of cutting-edge security screening technology. This initiative resulted in the deployment of over 170 automated screening lanes, revolutionizing the security screening process. The introduction of this innovative technology not only increased efficiency by up to 30%, but also led to significant cost savings, saving over $120 million in federal budget costs.
In his new role as CTO and CDO, Gilkeson will focus on key initiatives such as fortifying data governance, facilitating data sharing, driving technology innovation, and optimizing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within TSA. As data plays a crucial role in TSA’s mission, Gilkeson’s leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in navigating the evolving landscape of transportation security. His experience and dedication to innovation position him as a key figure in shaping the future of transportation security technology.
