Virginia's Secretary of Technology was appointed by Governor Timothy Kaine to lead the state's Internet technology initiative in 2006.Official Site: The Honorable Aneesh P. Chopra In addition, Chopra co-chairs Virginia's Council of Healthcare IT.
President Barack Obama named Chopra as Chief Technology Officer, which is the first position of its kind in the United States's government. Obama made the announcement during his weekly radio an Internet address on Saturday, April 18, 2009.Washingtonpost.com: Obama Appoints Virginian to CTO Post (April 18, 2009)
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During President Barack Obama's weekly address to the public, he named Aneesh Chopra as the country's first Chief Technology Officer. Obama said, "Aneesh will promote technological innovation to help achieve our most urgent priorities -- from creating jobs and reducing health care costs to keeping our nation secure." In addition, Obama named Jeffrey Zients as chief performance officer. The position was originally offered to Nancy Killefer but she withdrew due to questionable tax issues.Washingtonpost.com: Obama Appoints Virginian to CTO Post (April 18, 2009)
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Appointed at Virginia's Secretary of Technology in 2006 by Governor Timothy M. KaineOfficial Site: The Honorable Aneesh P. Chopra
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Was under consideration for a technology chief position at the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesWashingtonpost.com: Obama Appoints Virginian to CTO Post (April 18, 2009)
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Serves as Chair of ITIB's Commonwealth IT Solutions CommitteeOfficial Site: The Honorable Aneesh P. Chopra
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Named at the U.S.'s first Chief Technology Officer by Barack Obama
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Obama named Chopra during a weekly radio/Internet address on April 18, 2009
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Former managing director with the Advisory Board CompanyOfficial Site: The Honorable Aneesh P. Chopra
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As Chief Technology Officer, Chopra will work with Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra
