John Montel

John Montel serves as the Associate Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of the Interior, overseeing critical initiatives within the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration and the Office of Special Trust, aimed at managing Indian trust assets and enhancing IT policies across the department. With extensive experience in information technology management, including roles as Acting Deputy CIO and Chief of the Information Management Division, John has demonstrated leadership in strategic IT planning, compliance with federal laws, and the implementation of enterprise records management systems. Prior to their tenure at the U.S. Department of the Interior, John held executive positions at eGlobalTech and General Dynamics Information Technology, where responsibilities included program oversight, resource planning, and operations for federal clients. Academic qualifications include advanced training in machine learning and the Internet of Things from MIT Sloan School of Management, along with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information from Strayer University.