Brian Drake 🇺🇦
About Brian Drake 🇺🇦
Brian Drake serves as the Federal Chief Technology Officer at Accrete AI and has over twenty years of experience in management consulting, defense, intelligence, and security industries. He has held various leadership roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency and is recognized as a thought leader in artificial intelligence and national security.
Current Role at Accrete AI
Brian Drake serves as the Federal Chief Technology Officer at Accrete AI, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and technology solutions to enhance federal operations. His expertise in strategic planning and technology consulting supports the company's mission to innovate within the federal sector.
Previous Experience at Defense Intelligence Agency
Drake has extensive experience at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the Director of Artificial Intelligence from 2019 to 2020 and as Branch Chief and Senior Intelligence Analyst from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at DIA also included positions as Leadership Team Chief and Strategic Planner, contributing to various intelligence and defense initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Brian Drake holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Women & Gender Studies from Mercer University and a Master's degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University. His educational background complements his over twenty years of experience in management consulting, defense, and intelligence. He is recognized as an expert in strategic planning, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Leadership at Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation
Since 2019, Drake has served as the President of the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. In this leadership role, he is responsible for overseeing initiatives that honor and support the contributions of individuals in the defense intelligence community. His commitment to this organization reflects his dedication to national security and community engagement.
Consulting Background
Prior to his current roles, Drake worked as a consultant at Toffler Associates and as a Manager at Deloitte & Touche. His consulting experience spans various aspects of defense and intelligence, where he applied his skills in business development and change management. This background has equipped him with a diverse perspective on industry challenges and solutions.