(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Capt. Brian Erickson to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Erickson is the United States Coast Guard’s first Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). He primarily coordinates the organization’s data, analytics, and artificial intelligence activities.

Erickson is a licensed professional engineer specializing in aerospace. His previous assignments were mainly in engineering and operations. He served in five operational assignments, flying HH-65 Dolphin helicopters and HC-130H fixed-wing aircraft and performing search and rescue, law enforcement, and other military missions. His most recent staff assignment was in the Office of Budget and Programs working directly for the CFO. 

A 1998 U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Erickson was selected as the Coast Guard’s MIT Sloan Fellow in 2020 following service as the commanding officer at Coast Guard Air Station Savannah, GA. He holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Erickson is a 2022 CDO Magazine U.S. Federal Data Executive. Additionally, he was named one of DataIQ’s US Top 100 Most Influential People in Data in 2022.

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives share their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Capt. Brian Erickson to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.