Robert LeGrande, II., Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the District of Columbia Government
Robert LeGrande is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), District of Columbia Government (DC). Robert provides executive leadership for the Wireless Networks Program, Human Services Modernization Program, Agency Liaison Group and OCTO Chief Information Officer Staff. The Wireless Networks Program recently upgraded to the DC Fire Department, DC Emergency Management System (EMS), and DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) push to talk radio networks to provide full local, regional and Federal voice interoperability, and integrated this system with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Public Safety Radio System.
Robert oversees the Public Safety Wireless High Speed Data Network Program. The program's objective is to construct a broadband wireless network using licensed dedicated spectrum to provide city-wide access to mission critical applications. In this effort, Robert spearheaded the creation of the Spectrum Coalition for Public Safety to secure 10 MHZ of spectrum in the 700 MHZ band. Robert and his team are actively working with legislators to achieve this goal.
Additionally, Robert's team is creating the nation's first city-wide broadband wireless network for public safety. The network will serve as a testbed for public safety applications and provide all public safety agencies with insight to key requirements and operational issues regarding broadband applications.
Robert leads the Human Services Modernization Program team which will upgrade some and integrate all District of Columbia Human Services IT applications. He also heads the Agency Liaison Group which p rovides IT program direction and support to all District agencies, and r eviews and approves all District IT project purchases for amounts greater than $25K. Finally, Robert is the Deputy responsible for OCTO Chief Information Officer (CIO) Staff. This program provides CIO leadership and direction to multiple district agencies.
Prior to Mr. LeGrande's position with the DC Government, he was responsible for overseeing the development of all products within the NuVizion portfolio. At Proxicom, Robert served as the Managing Director for the National Microsoft Practice, with executive oversight responsibilities for a diverse set of project engagements including: ( www.exxonmobil.com ), ( www.MBCC.com ), (www.AEAnet.org ) and ( www.MERANT.com ). He also had managerial responsibility for a staff of Directors with a total organization size of 120 Software Engineers.
Prior to Proxicom, Robert worked as a Consultant Program Manager for MCI's Internet and Intranet Development Group. There he managed over 18 web-based projects, including ( www.MCICENTER.com ) and MCI's award winning Investor Relations website.
Robert began his career with Lockheed Martin where he held Configuration Management, Software Test and Integration Engineering, and Project Management positions on the AN/BSY Submarine Combat System and Vertical Launching System programs.
Mr. LeGrande received his education from Clark Atlanta University . He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, with a minor in Mathematics.