Riverside Research Appoints Dr. Kimberly Sablon as New Chief Technology Officer
In a significant move for national security research, Riverside Research has welcomed Dr. Kimberly Sablon as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This appointment is pivotal as it positions Dr. Sablon to lead the organization's technical strategy and oversee the Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program. Dr. Sablon expressed her excitement, stating, "I'm thrilled to join Riverside Research in the Chief Technology Officer role. This is an organization that clearly demonstrates mission impact to current and future customers."
Dr. Sablon's extensive background includes her previous role as the Principal Director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. In this capacity, she played a crucial role in managing and overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) research activities across the Department of Defense (DoD). Her work also focused on the strategic integration of AI technologies with existing frameworks and processes, ensuring that advancements are both beneficial and responsible.
Before her tenure with the Undersecretary of Defense, Dr. Sablon was instrumental in defining research priorities as Science and Technology Director for the Army. Her responsibilities encompassed directing the Army's basic research initiatives and defending research budgets and plans before Congress. Dr. Sablon's influence in the military research domain is notable; she has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles during her time as a research physicist at the Army Research Laboratory.
Dr. Steven Omick, President and CEO of Riverside Research, commented on Dr. Sablon's arrival: "I am so excited to have Dr. Sablon on the team. Kim brings a wealth of expertise, not only in emerging technologies like AI/ML and autonomy but also in shaping national research priorities at the highest levels of government. Her strategic vision, deep technical insight, and commitment to mission impact align perfectly with our goals. I'm confident she will have an immediate and lasting influence on Riverside and the customers we serve."
Riverside Research is recognized as a national security nonprofit that partners with the DoD and the Intelligence Community. The organization fuels innovation through its Open Innovation Center (OIC), investing in multidisciplinary research and fostering collaboration aimed at national security challenges. Their areas of expertise are diverse, including object and activity detection, accelerated AI/ML, zero trust frameworks, computational electromagnetics, plasma physics, among others.
This new leadership era under Dr. Sablon signifies a commitment to addressing the evolving demands of national security through cutting-edge technology and research excellence. As she embarks on this new journey, the Riverside Research team anticipates considerable advancements in their mission impact, with Dr. Sablon at the helm of technological development. For further information about Riverside Research and its initiatives, visit their website at www.riversideresearch.org.