Aaron Weis, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Navy, has recently joined Google Public Sector as the Managing Director of Technology. With 28 years of industry experience and a focus on IT transformation and enterprise integration, Weis played a significant leadership role in the Navy's cloud transformation efforts. In his new role, he will oversee the development and implementation of the technology strategy for Google Cloud Platform, focusing on the public sector.
Who is the CIO of Google?
Aaron Weis boasts an impressive background with 28 years of industry experience, including five years in government. Before joining Google Public Sector, Weis held various positions in both public and private sector organizations, such as Axalta Coating Systems and Sensata Technologies, where he focused on IT transformation and enterprise integration. As the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Navy, Weis played a key leadership role in the cloud transformation initiative, overseeing strategy, investments, and expenditures across information management, digital, data, and cybersecurity. His extensive experience and unique expertise in driving change in large, complex organizations make him well-suited for his role as the Managing Director of Technology at Google Public Sector.
Work History
- Google, Managing Director: 2023 - Present
- Aqua Security, Advisory Board Member: 2023 - Present
- United States Department of the Navy, Chief Information Officer: 2019 - 2023
- Office of the Secretary of Defense, Senior Advisor to DoD CIO: 2018 - 2019
- Axalta Coating Systems, Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer: 2015 - 2018
- Sensata Technologies, Vice President - General Manager, Integration Manager: 2010 - 2014
- Sensata Technologies, Vice President - Chief Information Officer: 2006 - 2010
- Tyco International, Vice President - IT Applications: 2003 - 2006
- Siemens, Director of Enabling Technology: 1998 - 2003
Education History
Aaron Weis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later pursued higher education and earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Villanova University between 2005 and 2007. This combination of education in both arts and business administration has contributed to his well-rounded expertise in the field of information technology and management.
When did Aaron Weis join Google?
Aaron Weis joined Google Public Sector as the Managing Director of Technology on March 27, 2023. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the United States Department of the Navy from July 2019 to March 2023. Since joining Google, Aaron Weis has been with the company for a relatively short period of time.