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Newsom Taps CTO With Deep Federal, Academic Resume
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Ayushi Roy as the new Chief Technology Officer, filling the vacancy left by Jonathan Porat. Roy brings significant federal government and academic experience, including roles at 18F, the U.S. General Services Administration, and Harvard Kennedy School.
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Your opportunity is to engage with California’s tech policy shift as Ayushi Roy’s federal background signals a stronger bridge between state and federal tech initiatives. Aligning early with her agenda opens doors to new government tech partnerships and funding pathways.
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