Ericsson Federal Names Patrick Gorman Chief Technology Officer

Ericsson Federal announced the appointment of Patrick Gorman as chief technology officer. The company said Gorman will guide its technology strategy and support delivery of secure communications offerings to U.S. government customers, aligning the firm's technical capabilities with commercial advancements and government contract requirements.

As CTO, Gorman will direct efforts to integrate commercial communications technologies into solutions tailored for national security, homeland security and defense customers. The role focuses on technology strategy, secure communications delivery, and ensuring Ericsson Federal's technical posture meets government objectives and contract demands.

Gorman has more than 40 years of experience in both public and private sectors. His private-sector roles include executive vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he oversaw the 5G and cyber business and led two incubators: Dark Labs (cyber) and Bright Labs (digital). He also served as head of strategy and product at CyberGRX, chief security officer at Bridgewater Associates, and global chief information security officer at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch.

In government, Gorman held senior intelligence roles, including assistant director of national intelligence and chief information officer for the U.S. intelligence community. He helped establish the Transportation Security Administration after Sept. 11 and contributed to Pentagon doctrine on network-centric warfare and cyberwarfare. His early career includes more than a decade in the U.S. Air Force working in electronic warfare, signals intelligence and psychological operations.

Established in 2024 and based in Vienna, Virginia, Ericsson Federal adapts Ericsson's commercial 5G and 6G network technologies, including AI and machine learning capabilities, for U.S. national security, homeland security and defense customers. The company has been building its leadership team since launch, adding former FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington as director of policy and strategy and naming Melissa Milstead chief legal officer.

Ericsson Federal won a prime role on the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD contract, a $151 billion effort supporting the Golden Dome for America initiative. The company also supported Ericsson's live demonstration of integrated sensing and communication technology in Plano, Texas. CEO Christopher Ling has discussed forming a commercial consortium with partners including Nokia to offer turnkey, integrated technology capabilities to government customers.

Ericsson Federal is positioning commercial telecom technologies for government use. Gorman's mix of intelligence, cybersecurity and defense experience is intended to link commercial product development with federal requirements. His appointment follows Ericsson Federal's push to staff leadership and win significant program positions, indicating a continued focus on government communications and national security work.