Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Sep 3, 2026 · 47 min · 17 segments
AI transformation should start with business value, not technology. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Maximus, about…
Peter HighHostIt's our job to make sure that the market dynamics and what's happening from a technology perspective outside of these walls don't disrupt us.
Derek is the Chief Digital and Information Officer of Maximus, where he leads AI enablement transformation, cybersecurity, and technology modernization for one of the largest providers of government services in the country.
Prior to his current role, Derek was the chief information officer of Laidos, where he oversaw global IT.
He's a U.S. Army combat veteran, an author, and someone who spent his career at the intersection of large-scale technology transformation and personal performance.
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It's our job to make sure that the market dynamics and what's happening from a technology perspective outside of these walls don't disrupt us.
Derek is the Chief Digital and Information Officer of Maximus, where he leads AI enablement transformation, cybersecurity, and technology modernization for one of the largest providers of government services in the country.
Prior to his current role, Derek was the chief information officer of Laidos, where he oversaw global IT.
He's a U.S. Army combat veteran, an author, and someone who spent his career at the intersection of large-scale technology transformation and personal performance.