Kiran serves as the Chief Information Officer of CogniwareAI and brings extensive executive leadership experience across U.S. Federal Government agencies and the commercial sector. He has held senior roles including CTO, CIO, and Vice President of Technology. His work has earned major distinctions such as the IRS Commissioner Award, the White House Voluntary Service Gold Medal, the CIO Cup, and a Federal Executive Board appreciation award. With more than 600 certifications and accreditations, Kiran also holds a Digital MBA from CTO Academy, an MBA from Northern Illinois University, and a master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology.