Christopher (Chris) Allison (he/him)
Director General Data Analytics, (AI) and Information Management, Department of National Defence
Christopher Allison (Chris) is the Director General, Data, Analytics and Information Management for the Department of National Defence, where he is responsible for leading the data, AI and information activities for the Defence Team.
Chris has worked in government for over 24 years across operations, policing, immigration, national security, policy, major projects, air travel, open source, data, development and leadership. He is a self-driven continuous learner who is passionate about people, network analytics and systems - seeing the connections between our people, our environments, our systems and our organizations.
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Analytics, metrics & ROI
From service to sovereignty: How dual-use mandates drive innovation ROI
Dual use is when one investment delivers both civilian and military benefits. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a clear example. It provides the basic rails for government to deliver secure and connected services. When it is built well, it makes life easier for citizens and strengthens national resilience and sovereignty. See More.