IT Leaders Tackle Future Defense at WEST 2026

IT Leaders Tackle Future Defense at WEST 2026

Defense leaders overseeing IT modernization, workforce development and emerging cyber capabilities will share how they are preparing for the evolving defense landscape at the WEST 2026 conference in San Diego, California.

IT Leaders Tackle Future Defense at WEST 2026

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Duncan McCaskill VP of Data Service, Maximus
Duncan McCaskill
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- Maximus
Duncan P. McCaskill serves as Vice President of Data Services at Maximus Inc., a leading provider of technology and health services to governments and citizens. In this role, he spearheads enterprise data strategy, governance, management, and AI enablement, drawing on his extensive expertise in regulated public sector environments. Previously, Mr. McCaskill served as Technical Director for Mission Engineering at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where he advanced mission-critical data and AI initiatives. A recognized visionary in data and AI, with prior roles including Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Navy, he emphasizes ethical, compliant data ecosystems to drive operational excellence and mission outcomes.

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