IonQ has appointed William “Bill” Dunlap as senior vice president of global architecture, bringing a longtime Department of War information technology leader into its CIO organization as the company continues to scale its infrastructure and security capabilities.
In a LinkedIn post, the company said Dunlap will lead enterprise architecture, infrastructure design and modernization efforts, supporting the development of secure and scalable systems underpinning IonQ’s quantum computing operations.
What Experience Does Bill Dunlap Bring to IonQ?
Dunlap joins IonQ after more than two decades in government service, most recently serving as acting principal deputy chief information officer at the DOW, where he helped shape strategy for modernizing enterprise-wide digital systems.
He also held leadership roles within the office of the DOW CIO, including as deputy CIO for the information enterprise and as principal director, overseeing aspects of defense-wide IT policy and infrastructure.
Earlier in his career, Dunlap served at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency as CIO and director of the IT directorate, where he led classified IT operations and special access program systems. He also held a leadership role at the Transportation Security Administration and served in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member.
“After 26 years with the Department of War, starting with the Air Force as a Security Forces member and ending as the Acting Principal Deputy CIO for the DoW, I have decided to leave Government service. This was not an easy decision, but I am excited for what comes next,” wrote Dunlap in a LinkedIn post.
What Will Dunlap Focus on in His New Role?
At IonQ, Dunlap will be responsible for advancing the company’s global architecture strategy.
IonQ CIO Katie Arrington, former DOW tech chief and a Wash100 awardee, said Dunlap will join her in the company’s D.C. office, continuing a long-standing professional partnership.
“In the DOW CIO’s office, Bill played a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategic direction and defense-wide policy guidance to modernize the DOW’s digital infrastructure,” Arrington said. “We are proud to welcome Bill’s extensive experience to our team, which consistently works to protect our infrastructure, systems, and intellectual property from threats.”
How Does Dunlap’s Appointment Fit Into IonQ’s Broader Strategy?
The appointment comes as IonQ continues to expand its presence in the public sector and invest in technologies that support advanced computing missions.
The company recently highlighted its collaboration with General Dynamics Information Technology under the Vision, Innovation and Acceleration initiative to explore how quantum computing can complement artificial intelligence, cloud and other emerging technologies for government applications.
Through its IonQ Federal business, the company is focused on developing quantum capabilities tailored to mission environments, including efforts to improve decision-making, resilience and operational performance.
