Opeyemi Oshinnaiye

Chief Technologist

Capgemini

Yemi Oshinnaiye was appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Transportation Security Administration on May 9th 2022. In his role as CIO he is responsible for Information Technology software delivery/support, Innovation, Cyber Security and all facets of IT resourcing that TSA uses in its mission. He uses those tools to enable TSA to provide world class capability for ensuring the safety of people and products that as they utilize our Nation’s Transportation system.

Previously Yemi held the role of USCIS Deputy Chief Information Officer, from March 18, 2019 until May 6, 2022. In his role as DCIO, he was responsible for the resource management and delivery of IT capability for the nation’s immigration benefits systems. Yemi always approaches IT delivery with an innovative mindset, utilizing DevOps and passion for solving business problems through harnessing the power of technology. Prior to returning to federal service Yemi served as the Chief Technology Officer for Dev Technology, an IT services and integration company, where he led the company’s efforts in IT strategy, innovation, and solutions for federal clients.
Before Yemi’s tenure as a CTO, Yemi spent 5 1/2 years with the USCIS Office of Information Technology where his team provided various solutions to validate applicants’ identities. He was also responsible for implementing software projects and leading efforts to transform delivery to lean-agile using cloud services. Additionally, Yemi served as Chief of the Enterprise Infrastructure Division, where he extended cloud capabilities and platforms to enable the expansion of a microservices architecture and further integration with SaaS and PaaS environments. He expanded automated deployment capabilities and modernized the USCIS Contact Center by integrating a CRM platform with telephony services and distributed immigration systems. Before joining USCIS, Yemi was an entrepreneur and provided IT support, software development, and internet-based telephony services to local government agencies, non-profits, and health organizations. Yemi is also a proud graduate of Georgetown University.

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