Dan McCord

Dan McCord is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in mainframe systems and data center management. Currently serving as Chief of Mainframe Systems at USDA since August 2009, Dan oversees strategic and operational aspects of mainframe systems within the Enterprise Data Center. Previous roles at Sprint Nextel included serving as an Enterprise Architect, where Dan led technology governance and managed significant development releases, and as a Methodology/Quality Specialist Team Lead, focusing on IT Quality Assurance. Early career experiences span positions at Wal-Mart, Old American Insurance, and the United States Marine Corps, where Dan developed skills in capacity planning, performance management, and systems programming. Educação includes multiple institutions from 1982 to 2006, highlighting a commitment to continual learning and professional development.