Federal News Radio Online Chat: Ask the CIO with Commerce's Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper, the Commerce Department's CIO, joins Federal News Radio for a free online chat to discuss his IT priorities around operational excellence, enterprisewide services and infrastructure modernization.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015
TIME: 1-1:30 p.m. (EST)
Readers are also invited to listen to Cooper's interview on Federal News Radio's Ask the CIO radio show hosted by Executive Editor Jason Miller. The show can be heard at 9 a.m. on Feb. 5. Listen on 1500AM in the Washington, DC region or via our online stream. The show will also be available on demand on the Ask the CIO page of our website.
Those participating in the online, text-only chat will be able to ask Cooper their own questions. Questions can also be submitted in advance by emailing Jason Miller, who will moderate the chat.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Steve Cooper became the Commerce CIO in June 2014. In this role, Cooper manages the department's IT budget, which was set at $1.9 billion in fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2015 spending data isn't available yet, but Commerce requested almost $2 billion for this year. Visit Commerce's IT dashboard for more background on investments.
This is Cooper's third tour of duty in government, previously serving as the CIO of the Homeland Security Department and the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Organization. He's also worked in the private sector as a principal at Deep Water Point Consulting, a guest lecturer at the National Defense University's iCollege and a partner with the Strativest Group.
Courtesy of Commerce
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Commerce
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu, Feb 5, 2015, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Federal News Radio 1500 AM
