Nascio 2025: Q&A: Colorado Cio David Edinger Strives For The Right Mix Of Solutions
State Tech Magazine, Monday, October 13th, 2025
The IT leader has implemented a successful Google Gemini pilot that boosts productivity.
With eyes on the future, Colorado CIO David Edinger strives for the right mix of solutions. Before starting his career in government, Edinger worked in private equity and management consulting, mainly in data-driven operations and productivity improvement.
Edinger joined the City and County of Denver 18 years ago, working in a variety of roles, including chief performance officer. In his last five years, he served as Denver CIO, overseeing technology services. In November 2023, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Edinger as state CIO and executive director of the Governor's Office of Information Technology.