Vice President/Strategy & CSO

• Oct 2023 - Present

Affiliate Faculty, School of Systems Biology

• May 2014 - Present

Develop and implement collaborative research, development and commercialization projects in biological defense technologies and systems with GMU, Parsons, and other private sector technology developers and partnering agencies. Develop and implement collaborative research, development and commercialization projects in biological defense technologies and systems with GMU, Parsons, and other private sector technology developers and partnering agencies.

Principal

• Jun 2013 - Present

Dr. Venkat Rao is the principal at venkatrao.net, with a primary focus on development cutting-edge educational and outreach communication on emerging infectious diseases and related health security topics; forum for discussion and dissemination of research and development in topics on health security and homeland defense. Brings access to a international network of subject matter experts, niche technology partners, and academic research centers in biomedical toxicology, big data analytics… Show more Dr. Venkat Rao is the principal at venkatrao.net, with a primary focus on development cutting-edge educational and outreach communication on emerging infectious diseases and related health security topics; forum for discussion and dissemination of research and development in topics on health security and homeland defense. Brings access to a international network of subject matter experts, niche technology partners, and academic research centers in biomedical toxicology, big data analytics, clinical intelligence, biodefense and infectious diseases. Show less Dr. Venkat Rao is the principal at venkatrao.net, with a primary focus on development cutting-edge educational and outreach communication on emerging infectious diseases and related health security topics; forum for discussion and dissemination of research and development in topics on health security and homeland defense. Brings access to a international network of subject matter experts, niche technology partners, and academic research centers in biomedical toxicology, big data analytics… Show more Dr. Venkat Rao is the principal at venkatrao.net, with a primary focus on development cutting-edge educational and outreach communication on emerging infectious diseases and related health security topics; forum for discussion and dissemination of research and development in topics on health security and homeland defense. Brings access to a international network of subject matter experts, niche technology partners, and academic research centers in biomedical toxicology, big data analytics, clinical intelligence, biodefense and infectious diseases. Show less

Chief Scientist

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2023

Fellow and Member of the Board of Directors

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2021

Director of Chemical-Biological Programs

• May 2013 - Feb 2021

Program Director, Health Research Sector

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

Director of chemical-biological program at Parsons Government Services—a global business unit. In this capacity brings to Parsons, recognized CBRNE subject matter expertise, biomedical research and training and experience in leading and managing large programs in WMD elimination, chemical-biological threat reduction, advanced medical countermeasures development R&D, and global health infrastructure development programs.

Senior Fellow

• 2005 - Apr 2013

Recognized subject matter expert in biochemical pharmacology, toxicology, toxicoinformatics and decision support systems related to chemical-biological defense technology assessment and advanced medical countermeasure development

Chief Scientist

• 2005 - Apr 2013

Thought leadership in biomedical sciences and Bio-IT programs for government and commercial customers; strategic plans and lead technical solution architect; lead CSC Defense Group Fellows team; represent Defense Group interests in CSC Corporate Leading Edge Forum; outreach with external community as a subject matter expert and spokesman for CSC technical capabilities to a vast global audience; recruit new technical talent.

Chief Scientist

• Mar 2003 - Apr 2013

As Chief Scientist for CSC Defense Group National and Defense Programs (NDP), my role was as an executive managing and overseeing the scientific, research or technological operations of our business. I lead tasks to set up NDP and CSC Defense Group research and scientific priorities so that they line up with the overall mission and goals of the organization.

Former Chair DHS S&T (Vision Conference)

• 2003 - 2006

As the former Chair of the DHS S&T for TechAmerica Vision Conference Series, coordinated setting up meetings/interviews with DHS, preparation of presentation material; participate in TechAmerica team reviews, and present at the Vision Conference. As the former Chair of the DHS S&T for TechAmerica Vision Conference Series, coordinated setting up meetings/interviews with DHS, preparation of presentation material; participate in TechAmerica team reviews, and present at the Vision Conference.

Director, Health Research and Informatics

• Jan 1998 - Mar 2003

Lead Executive and Manager of the Health Research and Informatics Practice Area at DynCorp. Lead Executive and Manager of the Health Research and Informatics Practice Area at DynCorp.

Senior Scientist

• Apr 1988 - Jan 1998

In-charge of managing biomedical research and development projects with the US Army Medical Research and Material Command (under contract). In-charge of managing biomedical research and development projects with the US Army Medical Research and Material Command (under contract).