Ian Kalin

Ian Kalin has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and positions. Ian is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of TurbineOne, a frontline perception company. Prior to this role, Kalin worked as a Principal at Sweat Equity Ventures and also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence. Ian has a strong background in technology and data, having held the positions of Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at eHealth, Inc., where they led various teams and initiatives to simplify access to complex systems and incorporate data science practices.

Kalin has also worked in the public sector, serving as the Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Federal Government's Leading Data Agency. In this role, they led the data strategy for multiple government organizations and contributed to improvements in government operations, data-driven products, and technology capabilities.

Earlier in their career, Kalin held roles such as Product Management Director at Tyler Technologies/Socrata, where they contributed to the development of open data products and engaged with Chief Data Officers worldwide. Ian also worked as a Special Project Consultant for Google.org, focusing on advising on government data, and as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where they helped improve Federal government services.

Before transitioning to the technology and data field, Kalin worked at PowerAdvocate, where they started as a Managing Director and played a key role in the company's growth in the energy and power procurement sector. Ian also served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant, Nuclear Engineer, and Counter-Terrorism Officer.

Kalin's work experience began in the non-profit sector, specifically as the Northeastern Governor for The Junior Statesmen Foundation.

Overall, Ian Kalin has a strong background in technology, data, and leadership roles, with experience in both the private and public sectors.

Ian Kalin graduated from Georgetown University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) with a specialization in International Politics. Ian then pursued further education at Old Dominion University, where they obtained a Master's in Engineering Management (MEM) from 2005 to 2007.