☁ Bill Hunt
About ☁ Bill Hunt
Bill Hunt serves as the Assistant Director of the Cloud Center of Excellence at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has contributed significantly to cloud computing strategies and civic tech initiatives.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Bill Hunt serves as the Assistant Director of the Cloud Center of Excellence at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing cloud computing strategies and solutions within the agency, contributing to the modernization of its IT infrastructure.
Experience in Cloud Policy and IT Services
Hunt has extensive experience in cloud policy and IT services. He worked as the Cloud Policy Lead at the Office of Management and Budget from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Chief Enterprise Architect and acting Director of IT Services at the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure at the SBA, he played a key role in supporting COVID-19 programs.
Background in Software Development and Leadership
Hunt has a solid background in software development and leadership roles. He was the Lead Developer and QA Manager at hotelicopter from 2008 to 2010. He then worked as a Lead Developer at Boyd Caton and Grant Transportation Group from 2010 to 2012, and later at OpenGov Foundation from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Lead DevOps Engineer at WillowTree Apps, Inc from 2012 to 2013.
Contributions to Civic Tech Initiatives
Hunt has contributed to civic tech initiatives through his work at the Sunlight Foundation and the OpenGov Foundation. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to enhancing transparency and accountability in government through technology.
Role in Federal Cloud Computing Strategy
Hunt architected the White House's Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, known as 'Cloud Smart'. This initiative aims to improve the federal government's cloud computing capabilities, ensuring efficient and secure cloud services across various agencies.