State: Eliza McClenaghan
ELIZA McCLENAGHAN
State Department
2201 C St. N.W. #6313
Washington, D.C. 20520
Phone: 202-647-2220
Fax: 202-647-2294
E-mail: lizamac@ix.netcom.com
Career Highlights:
1995-96: Senior adviser to acting CIO at State Dept.
1993-95: Assistant to State Department undersecretary for management
Priority Projects:
- Year 2000 Corrective Measures.
- Network Improvement - expanding global networking capabilities.
- Improve IRM oversight and accountability.
IT Budget (fiscal years):
1996: $340 million
1997: $340 million
1998: $386 million (est.)
Biggest Challenges:
"We must marshal our intellectual and financial resources to address, in tandem, the Year 2000 problem and the replacement of our legacy technology with open-systems capabilities to facilitate improved global networking. The impact will be felt at our more than 250 worldwide sites and involve users and information-management professionals alike in a sustained effort to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations."
Management Approach:
"We instituted a review process whereby senior management could exercise oversight of significant IT investments.
"We foresee an iterative process, coupled with further education and training in project management, performance measurement and other programs that will result in more effective management of our information resources."
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