Keith Hardiman, who has served as acting deputy chief information officer at the Department of the Air Force, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis within the DAF’s Office of the CIO.
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In a LinkedIn post announcing the appointment, the DAF Office of the CIO said Hardiman assumed the role of acting deputy CIO in July 2025.
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What Are Hardiman’s Accomplishments as Acting Deputy CIO?
According to the post, Hardiman led the CIO team through complex challenges while advancing innovation and strengthening collaboration across the organization.
He has been credited with addressing challenges and contributing to organizational performance standards.
Who Is Keith Hardiman?
Hardiman previously served as acting director of enterprise IT within the DAF’s Office of the CIO. In this capacity, he led planning, management and governance for the department’s nearly $7 billion information and cybersecurity enterprise.
He has held other leadership roles, including director of information management within the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force; technical director and chief data officer for the Logistics CIO Support Division; and director of the 72nd ABW Communications Directorate.
The Langston University graduate holds a doctorate in applied aviation and aerospace from Oklahoma State University.
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