(US and Canada) The U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) has appointed Blake Hargrove as its Chief Data Officer. Hargrove has been with RTC’s Information Technology division for 16 years and previously served as Associate Chief Information Officer.

In his new role, Hargrove will oversee data management policies, collaborate with key Army stakeholders, and lead efforts to enhance test and evaluation through data analytics and ATEC Data Mesh. His priorities include improving decision-making and operational efficiency.

RTC Commander Col. Joseph Alexander highlighted Hargrove’s contributions, saying, “His expertise and vision will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and modernize our data capabilities, and we look forward to seeing the impact he will make in this critical role.”

Hargrove plans to spend his first 100 days working closely with test engineers to understand challenges and drive improvements. “By bridging the gap, we can unlock new possibilities for innovation and improvement,” he said.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Mississippi State University and is currently studying artificial intelligence to support RTC’s digital transformation.

RTC, based at Redstone Arsenal under the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, provides testing capabilities for missile and aviation systems, sensors, and subsystems.