Nicholas Nilan is Verizon’s new innovation czar.

Verizon is walking the talk on innovation–appointing a new innovation czar to infuse next-generation technologies into its public sector and education offerings. Underlining the importance of proven experience in evolving mission-critical capabilities, Verizon is tapping Nicholas Nilan, a 13-year Verizon veteran for the position. Nilan’s official new title will be Director of Product Development for the Public Sector. No stranger to the government space, Nilan serves on the board of directors for AFCEA DC–and chairs the IoT working group.

Innovation, can you hear me now?

 

 

 

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Steve O'Keeffe
Steve O'Keeffe
The most connected executive in the government technology community – O'Keeffe is an accomplished entrepreneur and tech-policy expert, with 30 years’ experience as an innovator at the crossroads of government and industry. He founded MeriTalk, O'Keeffe & Company, 300Brand, among other entities. O'Keeffe is a fixture on the Hill, in both the House and Senate, testifying on IT, budget, government workforce, and the requirement to modernize government IT to enhance outcomes for the American people and government employees. He is a champion for change, simplification, transparency, and clear communication of IT value without jargon. A committed philanthropist, O'Keeffe has served for 15 years on the USO-Metro Board of Directors – Vice Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Annual Awards Dinner. He started his career as a journalist – O'Keeffe has contributed to The Economist, Government Executive, Signal Magazine, The Washington Post, and, of course, MeriTalk.
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