Summary
Speaker Bios for IRA Industry Day
February 27, 2024
This document contains detailed biographies of key speakers who presented at the IRA Industry Day held on February 27, 2024.
Guy Torres, the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer for the IRS, provided opening remarks and highlighted his leadership in procurement programs and IT procurements for the Treasury Department offices and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Rajiv Uppal, the IRS Chief Information Officer, brought over 25 years of IT expertise from private and public sectors to his role, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT throughout the IRS.
David Padrino, the IRS Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer, leveraged over 20 years of experience across various sectors to support transformations in government service delivery.
Other speakers included Mabeline Baldwin, Eric Cirelli, Nancy Wiltshire, Robert Malone, Sue Simon, John Lyons, Courtney Rasey, Kevin Schultz, Tina Dix, Fumi Tamaki, Scott Lindsey, Thomas Horne, JC Garnish, Cait Destefano, Mike Bourque, Tracy Lee, Kaschit Pandya, Craig Drake, Chris Pleffner, Sheila Eason, Maya Bretzius, Lou Ann Kelleher, and Mike Cockrell. Each speaker's role and responsibilities within the IRS were detailed in their respective biographies. The event aimed to provide insights into various initiatives such as enforcement modernization and technology upgrades to enhance taxpayer experience and compliance efforts.