Decision Virginia

He has only been on the job for a few weeks, but the country’s first Chief Technology Officer has a monumental task in front of him. His job is to help the President of the United States integrate technology in every single policy decision. It is no easy task, but one Aneesh Chopra, a former Richmond resident and head of Technology for Governor Tim Kaine, feels is a necessity.

When Chopra first took a similar position in the Kaine administration he quickly learned that no matter what issue the Governor had in front of him, technology had to be a part of the discussion. He is taking that same approach to Washington, where is finding a similar challenge on just a much grander scale. From health care to education. From space exploration to the sagging economy, Chopra believes the country can’t afford to be behind the technology curve. By serving on the President’s senior staff, directly under Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Chopra has the responsibility of integrating technology into each and every policy decision.

((More on Chopra and the DTV transition after the jump))

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