Cheryl Cook (pictured at a local farmers' market) was appointed Acting Chief Information Officer in April 2012. In that role, Cook leads all IT investments, operations, and management at USDA. She also advises senior USDA executives on using IT to strategically support USDA programs.
The Office of the Chief Information Officer offers four core areas of expertise: skilled staff, innovation, technology, and program management. This 24-page report explains how the OCIO combines these capabilities into business-driven solutions that directly support USDA missions.
OCIO capabilities include Applications Services, Capital Planning Data Center Services, Electronic/Open Government, End User Services, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise IT Governance Support, Information Management, IT Workforce Development and Enhancement, Network Services, and Security Services
OCIO's Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Mobile Computing Program Management Office provides strategic direction and vision supporting USDA’s vision to “Enable employees, customers and partners to connect, interact, and transact business with USDA anytime, anywhere, on any mobile device”.