Ian Kalin

I am passionate about solving complex problems, reshaping organizations, and delivering pioneering technology that empowers people and delivers meaningful impact. I recruit, coach, and mentor exceptional teams and am an insatiable problem-solver.Early in my career, I served as a Counter-Terrorism Officer and a Nuclear Engineer in the U.S. Navy. I continued on a path of service in the Departments of Energy and Commerce with alternating roles in the private sector at PowerAdvocate, Socrata, and Google. The common thread throughout my career, as an engineer and executive, is building advanced tools that improve people’s lives. DISTINGUISHED HONORS & AWARDS:► First Chief Data Officer at U.S. Department of Commerce.► Secretary of Energy "Service Medal" for innovative and effective responses to natural disasters.► Two-time appointee by President Obama to spur data innovations in the Federal government.► Harvard Kennedy School Siemens Fellowship for technology innovation.► Rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell following a successful public stock offering with eHealth.SIGNATURE SKILLS: Product Management | Engineering Excellence | Data Science | Cloud Modernization | SaaS | User-Centered Design | Call Center Infrastructure | High-caliber Team Recruitment | Regulated Sector Fluency | Security & Privacy Expert