KENNETH O. KLINNER
***@********.*** 605-***-**** Annandale, VA LinkedIn Profile
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven technology executive with proven success driving enterprise-wide digital transformation and managing $2B+ IT portfolios. Track record of aligning technology investments with business strategy to deliver measurable ROI and competitive advantage. Expert in business transformation, cost optimization, and revenue enablement through innovative technology solutions. Skilled at building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation across complex organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 2016 - Present Oversee $2B+ technology portfolio for an organization with 70,000+ users across 59 business lines. Provide strategic vision and P&L responsibility for all information technology resources, investments and services.
Key Accomplishments:
Delivered $300M+ in cost savings (15%) through enterprise-wide digital transformation while improving service delivery metrics by 22%
Generated operational efficiencies worth $45M annually through implementation of Zero Trust Architecture framework, reducing security incidents by 35%
Orchestrated Cloud migration strategy ($13B+ in contracts), resulting in 40% faster application deployment and 30% reduction in operational costs
Created data-driven investment framework that optimized technology spending across business units, increasing ROI by 28%
Drove business innovation through artificial intelligence initiatives, integrating machine learning capabilities that improved operational efficiency by 25%
Transformed customer experience through digital innovation, improving user satisfaction ratings from 67% to 89%
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
U.S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation Science Center 2014 - 2016 Led IT strategy and operations for major research center with 600+ staff and multiple enterprise systems supporting global business initiatives with $75M annual technology budget.
Key Accomplishments:
Transformed siloed technology environment into an enterprise architecture, delivering $1.2M annual savings and creating new revenue opportunities
Implemented AI-powered analytics that increased productivity by 125% and enabled new business capabilities
Designed and executed enterprise data management strategy that enabled cross-organizational collaboration and created competitive advantage
Established governance model that balanced innovation with standardization, improving resource utilization by 30% and accelerating time-to-market
CHIEF DATA/KNOWLEDGE OFFICER
U.S. Army Europe Intelligence Division 2009 - 2014 Directed data management, knowledge systems and information architecture for complex multinational operations with significant P&L responsibility.
Key Accomplishments:
Designed and implemented cross-domain information sharing system that increased operational efficiency by over 10,000%
Developed metadata strategy that enabled real-time information discovery and utilization across business units
Created machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis, reducing processing time by 65% and enabling new business capabilities
Built collaborative knowledge sharing platform that connected stakeholders across geographic and organizational boundaries
SENIOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ARCHITECT
General Dynamics 2006 - 2009 Led knowledge management and information architecture initiatives for Fortune 500 defense contractor.
Key Accomplishments:
Designed enterprise knowledge management framework adopted across multiple business units, generating $3.5M in annual productivity gains
Developed cross-domain data sharing architecture that became company standard and created competitive differentiation
Created ROI models for knowledge management initiatives that secured executive buy-in and funding for strategic initiatives
IT PROGRAM MANAGER / ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 2002 - 2006 Managed large-scale IT consolidation and migration projects for 65,000-user enterprise across multiple international locations.
Key Accomplishments:
Consolidated 600+ independent computer rooms into two regional enterprise data centers, reducing operational costs by $7.2M annually
Designed security architecture that reduced vulnerabilities by 75% while maintaining performance
Developed cost models demonstrating ROI that secured project funding and executive support
PROJECT MANAGER / CONFIGURATION MANAGER
Management Technology 2001 - 2002 Led coordination, planning, and implementation of secure network infrastructure projects for classified environments.
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force 1981 - 2001 Served with distinction in progressively responsible leadership positions, culminating as Chief of Information Systems and Telecommunications.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - American Intercontinental University, 2004
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology - American Intercontinental University, 2002
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Zero Trust Architecture Certified
Master Certified Knowledge Management Professional
Six Sigma Green Belt
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation
Cloud Computing & Migration Strategies
AI/ML Implementation & Business Intelligence
Data Monetization & Analytics
Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture
IT Governance & Portfolio Management
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Enterprise Risk Management
Mergers & Acquisitions IT Integration
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning & Business Alignment
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Team Building & Talent Development
Change Management & Transformation
Cross-Functional Leadership
Budget Optimization & Cost Control
Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing
Innovation & Digital Disruption
ADVISORY ROLES
Technology Advisor and Adjunct Professor, Dakota State University, 2018-Present
Executive Committee Member, Federal CIO Council Infrastructure Group, 2019-Present