Acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) Job Summary The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as its Acting Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a detail opportunity available to current federal employees within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Responsibilities: – Supervise the IT Specialist, GS 22-10-15 – Serve as principal advisor and technical consultant to the IC Director and senior staff – Oversee IT strategic plans and services – Serve as technical expert on LANs and systems integration – Oversee systems development and enhancement, as well as hardware and software acquisition management activities – Serve as principal advisor on advanced networking technologies – Serves as principal advisor on the use of cybersecurity mechanisms to safeguard user data – Serve as principal advisor on IT regulations and policies – Oversee IT contractors – Oversee the Information Technology budget process Requirements: – Submit a statement of interest (no more than 2 paragraphs) and resume via email to NIMHsearchmail.nih.gov

Milan KmezicPotomac, USA +1 301 820 2968https://www.linkedin.com/in/milankmezic/l milan.kmezic@leidos.comResponsible AI Testing and Evaluation LeadInnovation People | CauseWith over 24 years of experience across IT programs in government and commercial sectors, I remaincommitted to building solutions that put people first.My approach blends strategic foresight with servant leadership, fostering collaboration and innovation to achievemeaningful results. I believe in leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while ensuring that thehuman element stays at the forefront of every decisionGenerative AIChange ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio & ProgramsIntrapreneurshipPartnerships & AlliancesProject Manager & Scrum MasterStrategic PlanningStaff & Customer SatisfactionQuality AssuranceOrganizational HealthStaff management (on/offshore)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELeidos, Virginia, USA2024 JunePortfolio DirectorP&L responsible for NGITS, IHS, NIH Cool, HRSA, SAMHSA and ACF programs.Business development incl. support with new partnerships, suppliers, RFP, RFI and market researchACG, Rockville, USA2022 Aug 2024 JuneChief Technology OfficerHRSA IT Compliance program manager (increased CPAR from meet to exceed and improved onboarding).HRSA Contact Center program manager (increased CSAT to 95% and implemented service desk innovations).HRSA BPHC program manager (improved training resulting in 290% increase in participation).HRSA O&M program manager (refocused to cyber security and quality assurance).Created an All as a service platform used by all staff in company (resulting in improved quality and efficiency).Setup delivery for APIs, CMS and No-code/low code Gen AI solutions (enabled rapid Gen AI prototyping).Developed a prompt engineering library with automations (resulted in fast and safe Gen Al adoption).Created All and Technology roadmap for all projects and company roles.Technical proposal lead.DMI, Bethesda, USA2021 Jun 2022 AugVice President Digital TransformationsFederal Health IT & Cyber: Deputy program lead for HRSA EHBs Operations & Enhancements (5Y, $112M+)Federal Health IT & Cyber: Deputy program lead for HRSA Contact Center & BPHCDMI, Bethesda, USA2018 Jan 2021 JunVice President Mobile StrategyProduct Manager & Scrum Master for Community Action Kentucky grants solution (120 counties).Product Owner of the companys platforms (sold to FRA, PIRT, GM, Allison Transmission).Digital Transformation Pilot-owner for CHS & GDCS.Agile Business Analyst and QA in GSA Comet client tech challenge (won).User Experience Lead on T4NG Veteran Affairs tech challenge (tech high score).Continued.Milan Kmezic+1 301 820 2968 / milan.kmezic@gmail.comMobile Strategist for Port Authority New York & New Jersey (won the 2019 Government Experience Award).Mobile Strategy owner with a focus on talent development, tools, and processes.DMI, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2010 2018Led an offshore office of 100+ staff, managing delivery for over 20 global projects.Built a sales team that secured deals with major local companies and NGOs.Developed company-wide processes, including OKRs, balanced scorecards, and career ladders.Established and led the first AQuA certified testing house globally, achieving recognition for quality assuranceDirected all departments, including sales, development, HR, and finance.Managing Director2015 2018Directed all department heads, including VP Engineering, VP Operations, and Head of Sales and Design.Accountable for all project delivery, ensuring on-time, within scope, and budget performanceManaged market revenue, costs, and P&L, while overseeing customer satisfaction and technical quality.Led business development, including lead generation, revenue forecasting, and account managementRecruited, developed, and retained the local team while managing resources and reporting to internationalleadership.Reviewed and approved legal, HR, budgeting, and marketing plans for local and global operations.Previous Roles in DMI/Golden Gekko2010 2015Deputy Director, Director of QA, Sr. QA Manager, Director of QA & SS, QA ManagerSONY-ERICSSON, Lund, Sweden2005- 2010Engineer, Head of Test StrategyProject Manager for MKR, achieving a 30% reduction in operational costs.Served as a global mentor for engineers across Sweden, USA, China, Japan, India, Brazil, and Malaysia.Owned the global testing strategy for MKRAudited global mobile factories with a focus on quality, operations, and materialsSYNTRONIC, Gothenburg, Sweden2000 2005ConsultantProject Manager & full-stack developer for FLASH that solved engine software flashing issues for Opel.Full-stack developer for Ericssons internal e-commerce platformFull-stack developer for Governments Public Transportation Planning System.EXTRA CURRICULUM & ENTREPRENEURSHIPMOVILLE NGO, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2014 2018Vice PresidentOperational lead for world-class IT training provided to disadvantaged youth in Cambodia. Projects delivered toNHS, Oxfam, The Asia Foundation, Friends International and Aide et Action Cambodia.YOUR PHNOM PENH, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2011 2012Founder, CIO, CTOCIO, CTO for Cambodias first F&B e-commerce businessSERENATA FLOWERS, London, UK2003 2006Solutions ArchitectSolution architect for award-winning e-commerce site and POS system for a leading UK florist.Milan Kmezic+1 301 820 2968 / milan.kmezic@gmail.comAWARDSHigh5 Award, DMIJan 2019The employee of the month, DMIFeb 2016Web User Gold AwardFeb 2006Deans ListJan 2000EDUCATIONSExecutive Master of Business Administration, 2012-Post Graduate Certificate, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UKDiploma of Engineering, 2000Gothenburgs Technical Institute, Gothenburg, SwedenCERTIFICATIONS, LANGUAGES & CLEARANCEProsci Certified Change Practitioner, 2022ProsciHigh Impact Leadership, 2021UC Berkeley Executive EducationDisruptive Strategy, 2019Harvard Business School, USADigital Strategies for Business: Leading the Next-Generation Enterprise, 2018Columbia Business School, USAProject Manager Professional (PMP), 2020 (renewed 2024)Project Management InstituteITIL v4 Certification, 2020PeopleCertCertified Product Owner, 2019Scrum Alliance, IncAgile Analysis Certification, 2019International Institute of Business AnalysisCertified Scrum Master, 2018Scrum Alliance, IncLanguagesSwedish (native) / English (fluent) / Serbian/Croatian (fluent) / German (elementary) / Spanish (beginner) / Mandarin(beginner) / Khmer (beginner)ClearancePublic Trust