Open source developer David Recordon named Biden’s director of technology, returning to the White House after serving as its first director of IT under Obama. (Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols/ZDNet)

Recordon served as the National Institute of Standards and Technology director during Obama’s first term. He is returning to the White House to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which directs the federal government’s scientific, technological and engineering efforts. In addition to being the VP’s top tech advisor, Recordon’s new gig will put him at the helm of the federal government’s efforts to improve information sharing and coordination within agencies. Recordon’s return to the White House comes as the administration prepares to release its digital strategy, which aims to “modernize and digitize” federal services.

 Who is David Recordon: the new director of technology at the White House?

Recordon is a longtime tech executive with experience at Google and Intel. President Obama selected him to lead the Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), the agency responsible for coordinating the federal government’s research and development efforts and coordinating the U.S. approach to global competitiveness and innovation. David Recordon is a long-time technologist hired by President Obama in 2014 to lead the White House Office of Digital Strategy. His new position requires him to oversee the government’s use of data and technology, and he wants to help steer it towards the future.

 How Did David Recordon Build a Community of Open Source Developers?

He did it by creating a community. When a company wants to hire open-source developers, finding talent is usually challenging because there aren’t many people doing it. So, if a company has a big enough need for open source talent, they can create a community of open source developers, much like a town centre, says Recordon. There are opportunities to interact with the community, meet other developers, and build relationships.

Why Is Recordon Returning to the White House?

Recordon is back! After a brief hiatus last year due to the departure of the President’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, the company has signed a deal to return to the White House to host a monthly event series for the administration. Recordon had previously been a regular presence at the White House over the past decade, hosting events at the State Department, the National Archives, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Defense Department. Last year, Recordon hosted more than 30 events, including a reception for President Trump’s inauguration, the first state dinner, a dinner celebrating International Women’s Day, a private reception celebrating the National Medal of Arts, and an event honouring the contributions of people who have been impacted.

What Will Recordon Do at the White House?

Recordon is honoured to be selected to attend the White House Social Media Summit for Young Entrepreneurs. As a member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, our mission is to help policymakers and businesses understand the impact of technology on jobs and innovation. We will bring together innovators to discuss the social, economic, and business implications of the Internet, mobile technology, cloud computing, and other transformative technologies. 

 What is Recordon’s Role in Obama’s Technology Vision?

Recordon’s role in President Obama’s technology vision is similar to his role in the economic recovery and recovery of the auto industry. His role is to put technology in places where it’s needed, create demand for the products and services that need technology, and drive technology to those who need it.

Conclusion

In conclusion, David Recordon, first appointed Director of Technology at the White House in 2011, left the White House in February 2013, just weeks before former Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in as President. Recordon has served as chief technology officer of the Office of Management and Budget and the Treasury Department. He was the founder and CEO of the Government Technology magazine for seven years before joining the White House. Recordon has also been an executive in charge of technology and strategy for the Washington Post Co., the nation’s second-largest newspaper.

FAQs

1. What does it mean to be an open-source developer?

An open-source developer uses open-source software to develop software for others.

2. What is the role of technology in the Obama Administration?

Technology is used to make the government more efficient.

3. What did David Recordon do before he was named director of technology?

He was a programmer at NASA.

4. What is his background?

David Recordon has a PhD in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University.