Transportation’s tech chief Pavan Pidugu to depart in September

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ByAlexandra Kelley,
Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW

July 9, 2026 03:26 PM ET

He is the third federal tech lead confirmed to depart federal service this week.

The chief digital and information officer of the Department of Transportation is resigning from his position effective Sept. 4, according to an email obtained by Nextgov/FCW.

Pavan Pidugu, who has been the CDIO at the agency since February 2025, sent the email Thursday announcing his departure to his staff and expressing gratitude for his colleagues and their work. He wrote that serving alongside “this incredible team for the past many years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”

“When we set out on this journey together, we shared a bold vision to fundamentally transform how technology serves the Department and the American public. Thanks to your hard work, dedication, and true builder mentality,...

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