Gopichand Mannava, M.Eng., MBA, PMP, is Chief Data Architect for the State of Connecticut and an independent researcher working at the intersection of trustworthy AI, enterprise data architecture, cybersecurity, and public-sector digital transformation. He designs and advances the data, governance, and assurance foundations that enable complex public institutions to use analytics, automation, and AI securely, transparently, and responsibly—supporting reliable services, responsible stewardship of public resources, and better outcomes for Connecticut residents.