Michael McCabe has been appointed as the new chief data and artificial intelligence officer at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, bringing to the post over three decades of experience in government service.
In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, McCabe announced his new role, wherein he’ll develop data, analytics and AI strategic guidance and policy that align with his organization’s digital transformation objectives.
McCabe’s Defense Sector Credentials
The new appointee was most recently the deputy chief data officer at the Department of Defense, which he first joined in July 2007 as head of developing key technologies. Over the years, McCabe rose through the ranks and held several leadership posts, including deputy chief technology officer and chief of data engineering.
McCabe’s career in the defense sector started in March 1988 when he enlisted as a part-time Army soldier. After more than seven years, he became a full-time soldier and served for over 12 years before heading to Washington, D.C., for a tech job at the Pentagon.
McCabe earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and history from King’s College and studied national security strategy at National War College.