Knox Systems Announces Carrie Lee's Appointment to Federal Advisory Board for Cloud and AI Innovation

Carrie Lee Joins the Knox Systems Federal Advisory Board

On November 4, 2025, Knox Systems made a significant announcement with the appointment of Carrie Lee, the former Chief Product Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to its Federal Advisory Board. This strategic move reflects Knox’s commitment to advancing innovation and compliance across federal cloud and AI programs.

Ms. Lee is a highly regarded leader in technology modernization, known for her work in overseeing product delivery for one of the government’s most complex IT enterprises. At the VA, she spearheaded multiple ambitious projects aimed at modernizing the agency’s technological framework. Notably, she championed initiatives related to low-code platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption, and she played a crucial role in establishing the first continuous Authorization to Operate (ATO) process within a civilian agency. This groundbreaking change reduced compliance timelines dramatically, from over a year to just sixty days, demonstrating her capability in driving meaningful transformation within large mission-focused environments.

Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems, expressed enthusiasm about Ms. Lee’s appointment, stating, "Carrie's track record speaks for itself - she's delivered measurable transformation inside one of the government's largest mission environments." Denisenko further underscored the value of Lee's frontline insights into modernization efforts as vital to guiding Knox Systems in its mission to help government agencies enhance security, improve efficiency, and ultimately provide better outcomes for citizens.

In her new role, Ms. Lee is expected to lend her extensive expertise in federal IT transformation, data modernization, and secure AI integration to the Federal Advisory Board. This board is composed of senior leaders from various sectors, including defense and technology, who will provide strategic advice on policies, compliance, and mission-driven innovations in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST, and Department of Workforce (DoW) standards.

When discussing her new role, Carrie Lee remarked, "Knox is solving the challenges agencies face every day—balancing innovation with accountability. I'm thrilled to support their mission to make secure modernization accessible to every facet of government." Her insights and experience are anticipated to be instrumental as Knox continues to advance its capabilities and offer tailored solutions for government agencies seeking to modernize their IT infrastructures.

This announcement comes on the heels of another significant addition to Knox's advisory team: David Epperson, former Chief Information Officer of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and past Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Together, these appointments fortify Knox's leadership team and solidify the company's commitment to facilitating governmental adoption of cloud and AI technologies without compromising on security or compliance.

Knox Systems, known for operating the largest managed federal cloud, has built a reputation for enabling rapid resilience and strict compliance among leading government agencies. Their model is designed to deliver FedRAMP authorization within a 90-day timeframe, successfully addressing one of the most significant hurdles in governmental IT enhancements and converting it into one of the quickest paths toward modernization. The introduction of leaders like Carrie Lee and David Epperson underscores Knox's dedication to leadership and innovation that aligns with the evolving needs of government entities.

As Knox Systems continues to evolve, it remains focused on enabling agencies to adapt swiftly to the technological landscape, reinforcing security measures, and ensuring that advancements translate into better services for citizens. The strategic insights of Carrie Lee and her colleagues will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping Knox's future endeavors in the realm of federal cloud and AI applications, ensuring that they continue to meet the current and future demands of governmental technology.

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