Manish Amin has assumed the responsibilities of deputy chief information officer for data, security and technology at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The official confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post Monday.
As deputy CIO, he will lead the agency’s data, security and technology division. He will also work with agency leadership to develop and implement data and technology strategy and best practices and drive continuous process improvements to enhance organizational efficiency and security.
Who Is Manish Amin?
Amin is a longtime DSCA official with 15 years of service to the government. He joined the agency as enterprise data delivery solutions team lead in 2010. Throughout his 15 years at the DSCA, he climbed the ranks and eventually landed the role of chief technology officer in 2020.
Prior to DSCA, he worked in data and IT-related jobs at Foot Locker, Sanofi-Aventis and Retail Decisions.
Amin has a bachelor’s degree from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India and holds certifications in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise IT and technology leadership from Cornell University, the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Institute and other organizations.
