Speakers

Mr. William “Bill” Dunlap is a career member of the Senior Executive Service and the acting DoW Principal Deputy CIO.  In this capacity, he will assist the CIO in advising the Secretary of Defense on Information Management / Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance, as well as non-intelligence space systems; critical satellite communications, navigation, and timing programs; spectrum; and telecommunications matters. Mr. Dunlap will also lead engagement with the Department of War Agencies and Field Activities CIOs and drive strategic resource planning across the IT and cybersecurity domains.

Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Dunlap served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Information Enterprise (DCIO IE). In this role, he develops and implements strategic direction and defense-wide policy guidance to modernize the Department’s digital infrastructure that enables the full range of defense operations. He leads a dynamic team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel to collaboratively drive toward a state-of-the-art digital experience for the warfighter.

Prior to this role, Mr. Dunlap served as the Chief Information Officer and Director, Information Technology Directorate, for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). In this capacity, he was responsible for day-to-day operations of DARPA networks at multiple classifications and for IT policies and procedures in the execution of IT requirements. He provided IT portfolio oversight and ensured that DARPA’s IT capabilities aligned with mission requirements and agency operations. Over his 20-year tenure at DARPA, Mr. Dunlap held various roles, to include Chief of Classified IT Operations and DARPA SAP CIO, covering a full range of technology experience from system administration to network operations. He joined DARPA after having served in the Air Force as a Security Forces member.

Mr. Dunlap holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

Mr. Dunlap is married and has two children, both are currently in college.

Michael Lynch is a seasoned leader who has served in senior executive roles at Eli Lilly, SpaceX and multiple high-growth technology companies. Prior to joining GSA in January 2025 as a senior advisor in the Office of the Administrator, Mike was the CEO of Zedsen, a UK-based medical technology business utilizing AI for early-stage cancer detection. He has an undergraduate degree in political science from Wabash College, and holds graduate degrees from Indiana University and the London School of Economics. Lynch was previously delegated the responsibilities of the GSA deputy administrator from March through July 2025.

Victor Dominello is a globally recognised leader in public sector transformation and a pioneer of secure, citizen-focused digital identity. His work in creating trustworthy, tech- enabled services earned him a spot on the Okta Identity 25 list of global visionaries. This recognition was celebrated with his image being featured on the Nasdaq Tower in New York's Times Square. Key Career Highlights Former NSW Minister: As the former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, a world-first role, he led landmark initiatives. He was responsible for one of the world's first fully digital driver's licenses. This license is now used by more than 85% of eligible citizens and has a 93% satisfaction rating. Global Advisor: Through his role as Co-Founder of ServiceGen, he advises the World Bank on national digital identity and verifiable credentials. Leadership Positions: He holds several influential roles, including Chair of the Services Australia Independent Advisory Board and Senior Advisor to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. He is also a former Director of the Tech Council of Australia, contributing to its mission to strengthen Australia’s tech sector. Academic and Research: He serves as a Professor at the University of New South Wales. At the university, he leads the UNSW-UTS Trustworthy Digital Society Hub Current Focus Today, Victor is the CEO of the Future Government Institute, a global hub for leaders working on the next era of governance. He is a sought-after speaker who advises governments and organisations worldwide on service modernisation. He aims to help them deliver measurable results and public value.

Public sector veteran Kevin Davis joined OpenText in August 2023 as President of US public sector. Mr. Davis is responsible for further expanding strategic partnerships and growth of the company’s customer base within the US public sector.

Prior to OpenText, Mr. Davis was head of several public sector organizations including Cohesity, Databricks, Splunk and Oracle. In total he has more than 25 years of sales and management experience focused on the mission of public sector.

Mr. Davis received his B.S. from Boston College.

As the President and Chief Customer Officer, Paul Duggan leads the Customer Success Organization at OpenText. This includes the renewals, support, professional services, and learning services teams across Cloud, Off-Cloud, Enterprise, and SMB.

Paul joined OpenText in January 2017 as the Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations, where he was responsible for operations across sales, professional services, business networks, and customer support and renewals. He focused on critical areas such as planning, reporting, resource optimization, enablement, and processes.

Supported by a team of over 7,000 professional services, customer support and renewal professionals located around the world, Paul is responsible for delivering business outcomes to customers by rapidly resolving issues and keeping solutions operating at their maximum potential.

Prior to joining OpenText, Paul spent 17 years at Oracle Corporation, where he served as the Group Vice President of Support Renewal Sales, North America and was directly responsible for $6 billion of annual support revenue. He also led several Digital Renewal Centers located across continents and held key leadership roles within Education Sales and Operations for Oracle and Siebel Systems.

Outside of his work at OpenText, Paul currently serves on an advisory board for the Technology Services Industry Association and has completed executive leadership programs at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.

Major-General (Ret.) David Fraser has served as a director of OpenText since September 2018. Mr. Fraser is the President of Aegis Six Corporation of Toronto. Mr. Fraser was commissioned as an Infantry Officer following graduation from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980. He served in various command and staff positions in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry from platoon to Division throughout his 30-year career. Most notably, he commanded the NATO coalition in southern Afghanistan in 2006. He is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in Toronto, holds a Master of Management and Policy and is a graduate of the United States Capstone Program (Executive School for generals). His honors and awards include the Commander of Military Merit, the Canadian Meritorious Service Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal, the United States Legion of Honor and Bronze Star (for service in Afghanistan), and leadership recognition awards from the Netherlands, Poland, and NATO. He is the recipient of the Vimy award for contributions to leadership and international affairs and the Atlantic Council Award for international leadership. Upon his departure from the military, Mr. Fraser joined the private sector and, along with his partners, created Blue Goose Pure Foods. Mr. Fraser joined INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing as their Chief Operating Officer in 2015 until 2017. In 2016, he founded Aegis Six Corporation, which aims to address the needs of capacity building abroad and for the private sector within Canada. Mr. Fraser currently works with the Bank of Montreal on their Canadian Defence Community Banking Program, serves as a director of Antoxa Corp. and the Canadian Forces College Foundation and is a member of The Prince’s Charities Advisory Council. In the last five years, Mr. Fraser was also a member of the Conference of Defence Association board and was a director of Route1, Inc. Mr. Fraser is also a mentor at the Ivey Business School and is the co-author of Operation Medusa, The Furious Battle that Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban.

Tracy Caughell is Sr. Director, Product Management in the Content Services business unit at OpenText Corporation, responsible for strategic initiatives including AI products. Tracy is a voting member on the Canadian General Standards Board committee on Electronic Records and Image Management to update the CAN/CGSB-72.34 Electronic Records as Documentary Evidence National Standard. She has participated as a member of the Expert Review Group in the consultation for the MoReq specification, has been involved in many certifications to US DoD 5015.02 and UK TNA/PRO as well as VERS Specifications 1-5. She speaks at conferences around the world on a variety of topics related to records management, privacy and information governance. Tracy has a special interest in the challenges facing the information worker and records manager in the constantly changing work environment as generative AI transforms the workplace. She works closely with customers, development, and product specialists to research current and emerging challenges in information management and strives to deliver technologies to meet these challenges. She also brings these skills to the community serving on board of directors for minor hockey, parish council and school parent council. Ms. Caughell holds an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, Canada, Pragmatic Marketing I-III Certification and has 30 years of experience with Information Governance providing professional services, training, and managing software lifecycle.

Abhey Dadwal is a problem solver at heart, passionate about creating cloud solutions that enhance security and efficiency for businesses. As a Product leader at OpenText, he drives the Sovereign Cloud and Commercial Cloud Compliance strategy, ensuring organizations access secure cloud services that align with their business goals. With more than 15 years of experience in Technology and Telecommunication, Abhey has played a key role in launching innovative products, driving growth, and modernizing technology for multiple prominent organizations. He thrives on tackling complex challenges, whether by improving cloud accessibility or leading teams through transformative projects. Abhey holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and a B.Eng. in Electronics & Communication from Manipal University in India. He excels at simplifying technical complexities into clear, actionable solutions. Beyond his professional endeavors, Abhey is an avid runner, participates in obstacle course races, enjoys backcountry camping, and seeks new investment opportunities. Always ready for a challenge, he embraces the same drive for excellence in both the boardroom and the great outdoors.

Mr. Mohammad Huq is a Data Security Architect & Cyber Risk Management practitioner. Currently employed with OpenText as a Solutions Consultant for all things Data Privacy & Protection. He is an industry leader with extensive knowledge and experienced in implementing security solutions in the enterprise and government arena. Mohammad's previous employers include IBM, HP & Red Hat.

Hilary Johnson is an accomplished marketing leader with over 20 years of experience and a strong foundation in engineering, dedicating over half her career to roles deeply rooted in manufacturing. She has made a significant impact across diverse sectors-including aerospace and defense, medical devices, additive manufacturing, and renewable energy, by driving technology adoption and innovation that elevates manufacturers of all sizes. As a Sr. Industry Strategist for OpenText, Hilary is recognized for her ability to translate complex manufacturing concepts into clear, actionable messaging, empowering organizations to embrace digital transformation and achieve measurable growth.

Mike Kremer is the Sr. Director of Solutions Consulting for OpenText’s US Public Sector business unit. His team supports customers in the Federal Government, DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Systems Integrators, State & Local government agencies, and Education entities ranging from K-12 to Higher Ed. He has worked closely with his fellow OpenText teammates in developing our FedRAMP offering and go to market strategy. A career IT professional, Mike has an extensive background in process automation and integration technologies working with commercial and government customers. Since joining OpenText in 2011, he has expanded his knowledge to incorporate content and records management as well as improved user experiences into customer solutions.

Drew Myklegard is a seasoned professional with a rich background in technology and public service, currently serving as Executive Director of Government Programs at Carahsoft. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in government digital transformation to bridge the gap between innovative technology providers and the public sector, ensuring agencies have access to the tools necessary for modern mission delivery.

Before joining Carahsoft, Myklegard served as the Deputy Federal CIO within the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). During his tenure, he was responsible for driving nationwide technology modernization and improving mission delivery across the federal landscape. He was instrumental in managing over $120 billion in Federal IT spending. Additionally, he led transformative projects at the Department of Veterans Affairs, most notably the implementation of the Lighthouse API Platform.

Keith Nelson is Industry Senior Strategist for Global Public Sector at OpenText. Mr. Nelson has spent more than 20 years working in the fields of public sector consulting and high-tech marketing and as a government appointee. His roles in government include serving as Assistant Secretary for Administration (a position requiring Senate confirmation), Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Acting Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Labor and Housing and Urban Development.

Rob Reynolds is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience at OpenText, specializing in enterprise content management and AI-driven solutions. Throughout his career, he has played a major role in the development and evolution of key OpenText products, including OpenText Content Manager, Core Share, and Core Content. Currently serving as the Senior Director of AI Engineering in the AI Engineering and Enablement team, focusing on accelerating and enabling AI capabilities across the OpenText. His expertise in software engineering, product innovation, and AI-powered automation continues to drive advancements in intelligent content management solutions.

Victor Tham is a Chief Security Strategist at OpenText.  He works to help organizations understand various cybersecurity risks and challenges they might face and how they can help manage that risk.  He has over 20 years of experience in the enterprise security industry and over 25 years of experience overall in technology.  Victor graduated from University of California, Berkeley and holds a bachelor’s degree in Statistics.  He also is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).  Victor is based in Northern California.  Outside of work, he enjoys practicing and teaching martial arts and watching baseball and football.

James is Director of Solutions Consulting for the Knowledge Discovery, OEM & API Teams. James manages a Global Team of Solution Consultants with responsibilities Internationally. He has over 40 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, he specializes in driving technology innovation. James spent over 18 years in the U.S. Public Sector Division of OT prior to his current role, managing a team of Public Sector subject matter experts. He is passionate about serving customers, AI, and automation, and excels at transforming complex technologies into scalable, high-impact enterprise applications.

Driving customer success is the central activity and the underlying purpose to the roles that Simon has held at OpenText. He is happiest when aligning OpenText capabilities to the customer’s underlying strategic vision and mission while delivering impactful projects.