- Kristen Summers was promoted to chief data and AI officer after serving as VP of MANTECH’s Data and AI Practice
- The new CDAO will direct the company’s data and AI strategy within the Technology and Capabilities Organization
- Her appointment builds on the foundation established by newly named Chief Technology Officer Brandy Durham
MANTECH has elevated Kristen Summers to chief data and AI officer, expanding her leadership responsibilities for the company’s artificial intelligence and data initiatives, the company announced Monday on LinkedIn.
Who Is Kristen Summers?
Summers most recently served as vice president and technical fellow for MANTECH’s Data and AI Practice. In her new role, she will guide the company’s data and AI strategy while continuing the work initiated by Brandy Durham during her tenure as CDAO before her appointment as chief technology officer. As part of MANTECH’s Technology and Capabilities Organization, Summers will lead a team responsible for developing advanced technology offerings for the federal and commercial sectors.
What Is Summers’ Professional Background?
Summers has more than 20 years of experience in AI and government technology. Before joining MANTECH, she served as operating unit CTO for Microsoft Federal, where she helped advance the delivery of advanced technology capabilities to support government missions.
She also spent more than seven years at IBM, serving as a distinguished engineer, AI CTO for Data and AI Expert Labs and Learning and technical delivery leader for North America Government Expert Labs. Earlier in her career, Summers worked for more than 15 years as a technical director at CACI and began her career as a research engineer at Thomson.
Summers’ appointment comes as MANTECH continues to strengthen its leadership team. In May, the company named Sarah Carter chief growth officer to oversee business development in key federal markets. Earlier, retired Army Gen. Bryan Fenton joined the board of directors to help support the company’s efforts to advance AI and cognitive cyber capabilities.
