Madhu Gottumukkala
Madhu Gottumukkala is an accomplished IT professional and the new deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the Trump administration. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, he has an impressive educational background, holding a PhD in Information Systems from Dakota State University, an MBA in Engineering and Technology Management, and an MS in Computer Science. Prior to his appointment, he served as the commissioner and chief information officer for South Dakota's Bureau of Information and Technology.
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Gottumukkala is the head of the Cyber Defense Agency and is criticized for using ChatGPT for sensitive documents.
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Turkey· 2026-02-01
Madhu Gottumukkala is the Indian-origin acting director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) who faced criticism for uploading sensitive government documents into ChatGPT.
'My team lead is Indian. My boss is Indian': US software engineer slams MAGA supporter for calling Indian workers 'incompetent'
India· 2026-02-01
Madhu Gottumukkala is the acting Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) who allegedly failed a polygraph test.
CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala allegedly failed polygraph, DHS disputes
United States· 2025-12-22
Madhu Gottumukkala is the new deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the Trump administration.
Trump govt official Madhu Gottumukkala trolled for his Indian origin, MAGA asks how to pronounce this nameIndia· 2025-05-23
