Warren Randolph

Warren Randolph is the Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB is an independent U.S. government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation. The NTSB’s CDO leads the implementation of the four goals in the agency’s Data Strategy: 1) Manage data as a strategic asset, 2) Foster a data-informed community, 3) Enhance agency decision-making with data analytics, and 4) Strengthen agency data governance.

Randolph previously served in various roles during his 14-year career at the Federal Aviation Administration, most recently as Deputy Executive Director of FAA Accident Investigation and Prevention. He also served as director of the FAA’s Analytical Services Division, or AVP-200, where he managed key programs including the Aviation Safety Information Analysis & Sharing (ASIAS) effort. During his time at the FAA, he collaborated with the NTSB, building relationships and sharing data to advance the agencies’ mutual safety goals. He brings a comprehensive knowledge of data governance and data use to help improve

His prior experience in the private sector includes McFadden and Associates, where he was Manager of the National Aviation Safety Data Analysis Center at the FAA (under contract), and at SIMTEC where he was a Flight Simulation Engineer supporting multiple simulation platforms for the U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force.