IT and supply chain platforms provider C5MI has appointed Deven Joshi, a digital transformation leader, as chief artificial intelligence officer.
The latest CAIO appointment at C5MI reflects the growing emphasis federal contractors are placing on disciplined, results-driven AI adoption — a theme expected to remain a major focus across the GovCon community this year. That conversation will continue at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18. Secure your seat and join the dialogue shaping the next phase of AI implementation in the federal market.
In this capacity, Joshi will oversee C5MI’s AI strategy with a focus on scalable execution, disciplined AI adoption and measurable outcomes for customers, the company said Wednesday.
“AI only matters if it delivers results,” said Derek Dyer, chief operating officer at C5MI. “Deven understands how to take innovation and put it to work at scale. His leadership strengthens our ability to move faster, think smarter, and win for our clients. That focus on execution and momentum reflects how C5MI operates every day because getting stuff done defines our culture.”
Who Is Deven Joshi?
Joshi is a seasoned IT leader with 26 years of leadership experience across digital transformation, enterprise technology and applied analytics.
His previous advisory work has included collaboration with executive leadership across the Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and SAP ecosystems.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he most recently served as Google’s customer engineer for enterprise AI and SAP.
He also held leadership roles at several firms, including KochaSoft, Deloitte & Touche, SAP and Eli Lilly and Company.
“I’m honored to assume the Chief AI Officer role and committed to accelerating AI-driven digital transformations for our customers,” said Joshi.
He added that his experience leading complex modernization programs has underscored the importance of AI as a strategic business enabler.
What Does C5MI Do?
C5MI provides AI-driven digital transformation services focused on logistics and supply chain challenges for the U.S. federal government and Fortune 200 companies.
Founded in 2017, the Jacksonville Beach, Florida-based company operates as an SAP partner and delivers business process transformation services aimed at improving automation, efficiency and sustainability within supply chain environments.
In December, C5MI won a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contract.
C5MI also partnered with the Defense Logistics Agency to advance the deployment of a warehouse management system at the Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. The latest development came a year after the company worked with DLA and SAP to facilitate the migration to SAP S/4HANA, an enterprise resource planning software, to advance the Pentagon’s digital transformation efforts.
