Charles Borges is a distinguished federal data leader and retired U.S. Navy Commander who has built a career at the intersection of technology, data management, and public service.[1][3] He brings over two decades of military experience combined with expertise in data modernization and analytics to his current role. **Military and Federal Career** Borges served for 20 years as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Navy, with the final 10 years focused on federal acquisition and data analytics.[1] During his naval career, he held several significant positions, including Military Director of Analytics for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Chief Data Officer of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and Data Analytics Team Lead for the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office at Patuxent River, Maryland.[1] He also served as Department Head of Maritime Patrol Squadron Thirty and held positions supporting U.S. Central Command. **Recent Roles and Current Position** Before his current appointment, Borges worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in multiple leadership capacities, including Business Owner of the CDC Data Platform and Acting Head of the Technology Implementation Office.[1] He also served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, partnering with the CDC on the Public Health Data Modernization Initiative and providing part-time support to the data team in the Executive Office of the President.[1] Since January 2025, Borges has served as Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration, leading the Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight.[1][6] In this role, he focuses on solving critical data and information challenges while improving customer experiences and supporting organizational innovation to ensure the stability of programs affecting all Americans. **Education and Credentials** Borges holds a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics from MIT, a Master of Science in Aeronautics/Aerospace Science from the University of Tennessee, and an MBA from the University of Maryland.[1] His professional certifications include Certified Scrum Product Owner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Certified Data Management Professional.[1]