Thomas Flagg, a more than two-decade information technology planning and program management professional, has been appointed chief information officer of the Department of Education, effective Oct. 6.
DOE said Friday Flagg succeeds Luis Lopez, who has served as the department’s CIO since December 2022.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten said Flagg’s extensive business and IT experience and track record in pushing innovation will be key as the department continues to advance its mission and improve digital capabilities.
“Mr. Flagg’s leadership will be instrumental in guiding our agency through the complexities of today’s technological landscape, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of service to our nation’s schools, colleges and universities, students, borrowers, and families,” added Marten.
The newly appointed CIO currently serves as director of the Department of Labor’s business application services directorate, where he oversees a team of approximately 120 federal and 600 contract personnel in developing and delivering apps to the department’s 26 subcomponent agencies and the public.
He previously served as head of IT for DOL’s wage and hour division and technical and management adviser to the director of IT within the department’s Office of Workers Compensation Programs.
Flagg held IT-related positions at several companies, including Recorded Books, Health Objects, ZonaFinanciera.com, GTE and Intel.