Nand Mulchandani:Indian-Origin Man Appointed CIA's First Tech Officer

Nand Mulchandani, an Indian-origin man, has been appointed the CIA's first-ever Chief Technology Officer.

The announcement for the coveted position was made by Director William J Burns in a blog post and also shared on social media.

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Nand Mulchandani has over 25 years of experience working in Silicon Valley and recently the Department of Defence

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It added that Mr Mulchandani “brings substantial private sector, startup, and government expertise to CIA”.

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In his role as the CTO, Mr Mulchandani will ensure that the Agency is leveraging cutting-edge innovations, the statement said

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Mulchandani completed his schooling in Delhi. He studied at the Bluebells School International between 1979 and 1987

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And then went to Cornell University for his undergraduate course in Computer Science and Math.

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He then went on to secure a Master of Science degree in Management from Stanford, and a Master in Public Administration degree from Harvard

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