Tim Schmidt is the Acting Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). In that role, in addition to managing all day-to-day IT operations, he serves as the Department's technology advocate, strategist and thought leader.

Tim advocates, monitors, evaluates, socializes and communicates relevant new and evolving technological and process solutions to solve cross-modal challenges and fill gaps where necessary. He works in close coordination with senior DOT leadership and is responsible for assisting with the coordination and integration of technical, administrative, and cyber security-related policies, guidelines, procedures, and activities to ensure effective, efficient, and economical tactical and strategic planning in support of DOT National missions and objectives.

Mr. Schmidt initiates and evaluates research and technology information collection and monitoring to ensure the DOT transportation community stays fully aware of current and evolving transformational technology and process breakthroughs.

Prior to joining DOT Headquarters, Tim held numerous senior management and executive positions both within and outside the Federal Government including FAA, IRS and the White House. One of the hallmarks of his time at the White House Communications Agency was leading both Reagan-Gorbachev Summits hosted in Geneva and Reykjavik. He is a retired Army officer having served for over 20 years within the Department of Defense.