Kelly Olson, acting director of the General Services Administration’s technology transformation services, announced she will step down from her role on Jan. 18, Nextgov reported Thursday. She’s held the role with the agency since August.and intends to join the private sector after concluding her duties.Â
Olson joined GSA in 2010 as director of strategic initiatives, then later on served as director of the agency’s innovation portfolio. Anil Cheriyan, former chief information officer and executive vice president of Sun Trust Bank, would assume the role of TTS director on a full time basis. Cheriyan’s responsibilities will encompass a variety of technology efforts including the country’s Centers of Excellence.
