Former Obama advisor appointed CTO of New York City

John Paul Farmer has been appointed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as the city’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Farmer will lead the city’s efforts to use innovative technology to provide better services.

“Technology helps us provide equal access to services for all New Yorkers,” said de Blasio. “I welcome John, who brings a wealth of experience working at the intersection of technology and public service.”

Farmer served as senior advisor for innovation in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under President Barack Obama. He was responsible for the portfolio of technology-based reforms and improvements to government operations, including co-creating and l...