Edward Kerkow

Edward Kerkow has an extensive work experience in the technology and government sectors. Edward currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Omnigo, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to that, they worked at GovOS from June 2020 to February 2023, where they held the role of Senior Vice President Software Operations. At GovOS, Edward was responsible for building a modern government experience through customizable software solutions.

Before joining GovOS, Edward worked at Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure from 2018 to 2020. Edward held the position of Vice President, US Public Safety Software Services and Support Operations. Hexagon is a global leader in providing mission-critical and business-critical solutions to governments and service providers.

From 2015 to 2018, Edward served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Public Safety Software Solutions at CentralSquare Technologies. Edward was also the Vice President of Public Sector Operations at CentralSquare from 2015 to 2016. CentralSquare is a leading provider of public sector technology solutions.

Prior to their roles at CentralSquare, Edward worked at the City of New Orleans as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) from 2014 to 2015. Edward also held the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer from 2011 to 2014. During their time at the City of New Orleans, Edward led technological initiatives such as Citizen Engagement, NOLA 311 Constituent Call Center, and Back-Office Processing Services.

Edward's career in the technology and government sectors began at ACS, a Xerox Company, where they held the roles of Vice President, State and Local Government Operations from 2005 to 2011, and Director of Government Technology Services from 2000 to 2005.

Throughout their career, Edward Kerkow has gained extensive experience in leading and managing technology operations, implementing software solutions, and driving digital transformation in government organizations.

Edward Kerkow has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Saint John's University and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from Texas A&M University. They also completed the Systems Engineering Development (SED) Program at EDS in Dallas, Texas, with a focus on Electronic Data Systems Information Technology. The exact years of enrollment and completion for each degree are unknown.