As Associate CIO for Advanced Technology and Systems Integration, Bill Turnbull leads the Department of Energy in the exploration of new information capabilities in support of the Energy mission.

Before joining the Department of Energy, Bill served as Deputy CIO and Director of the High Performance Computing and Communications Office at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Among his duties were leading the integration of NOAA’s three high performance computing centers, moving the agency onto advanced networks, and exploring advanced information technologies including visualization and collaboration technologies. Bill also spearheaded NOAA’s drive for IT security.

Bill has represented NOAA or participated in subcommittees and working groups of the NSTC Committees on Technology, Science, and Environment and Natural Resources.

Throughout his career, Bill has worked to harness advanced technologies to improve mission performance. At NOAA, as a member of the NOAA Corps, he maintained and operated a Univac system aboard the NOAA Ship Discoverer, introduced the first RISC systems at the Climate Diagnostics Division, and designed and implemented the first sea—going network while commanding the NOAA Ship Surveyor.

Bill has been honored with the Department of Commerce Silver Medal and Bronze Medal, the NOAA Administrator’s Award, the NOAA/EEO Spectrum Award, and the NSF Antarctic Service Medal along with other IT-related recognition.

Mr. Turnbull received his B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois, Master of Public Affairs from the University of Washington and is a graduate of the National Defense University, IRM College Advanced Management Program. He is a member of IEEE and the ACM. He is married to Susan and together they enjoy scuba diving and family.