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06-16-03, 11:17 AM
Gauss Resigns as VA Assistant Secretary
WASHINGTON (June 9, 2003) - Dr. John A. Gauss has submitted his
resignation as the Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology (IT)
in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
"Dr. Gauss has brought new life and direction to VA's IT program,"
said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "He has laid the
groundwork for VA to stand as an innovator in information technology."
Gauss was nominated for his current position on July 17, 2001, after
retiring from the Navy as a rear admiral and commander of the Space and
Naval Warfare Systems Command.
"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in a leadership
capacity for the past two years," Gauss said. "I'm honored to be a part of
an organization that puts veterans first. We have built an enterprise
architecture that everyone can be proud of. More importantly, we have made
great progress in turning that architecture into reality."
Gauss directs the operation and maintenance of all VA information
technology. During his tenure Gauss developed a plan that streamlined and
modernized VA's information technology. He also assisted VA in achieving
significant improvement in IT security.
As the assistant secretary for IT, Gauss serves as the department's
chief information officer, advising the Secretary on all matters pertaining
to IT systems acquisition and management. He is responsible for overseeing
operation of VA's computer systems and telecommunication networks for
medical information, veterans' benefits payments, life insurance programs
and financial management systems.
His resignation is effective June 29, 2003.
WASHINGTON (June 9, 2003) - Dr. John A. Gauss has submitted his
resignation as the Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology (IT)
in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
"Dr. Gauss has brought new life and direction to VA's IT program,"
said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "He has laid the
groundwork for VA to stand as an innovator in information technology."
Gauss was nominated for his current position on July 17, 2001, after
retiring from the Navy as a rear admiral and commander of the Space and
Naval Warfare Systems Command.
"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in a leadership
capacity for the past two years," Gauss said. "I'm honored to be a part of
an organization that puts veterans first. We have built an enterprise
architecture that everyone can be proud of. More importantly, we have made
great progress in turning that architecture into reality."
Gauss directs the operation and maintenance of all VA information
technology. During his tenure Gauss developed a plan that streamlined and
modernized VA's information technology. He also assisted VA in achieving
significant improvement in IT security.
As the assistant secretary for IT, Gauss serves as the department's
chief information officer, advising the Secretary on all matters pertaining
to IT systems acquisition and management. He is responsible for overseeing
operation of VA's computer systems and telecommunication networks for
medical information, veterans' benefits payments, life insurance programs
and financial management systems.
His resignation is effective June 29, 2003.