Joel is the Federal CTO at GitLab Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in the software industry. His end-to-end software development life cycle expertise benefits customers and employees alike. Joel's leadership experience spans not only the US public Sector, but also small, mid-market, and enterprise businesses globally. He is an experienced leader, team builder, communicator, thought leader and researcher.
The congressional watchdog's forthcoming report will examine legacy air traffic control systems and the agency’s modernization efforts.
The FAA, like many other agencies, is a communications and safety organization. Modernization in this case means more than just equipment updates — it means a pivot to becoming a software-led organization, where technology is built-in.