Michael Kratsios — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the National Science & Technology Advisor at The White House
Served as the fourth Chief Technology Officer of the United States at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Served as the acting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering from July 2020 to January 2021
Architect of the American AI Initiative, the national strategy for promoting American leadership in AI
Oversaw the implementation of the bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Act
Previously a Principal at Thiel Capital and Chief of Staff to Peter Thiel
Graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in politics in 2008

Biography

Michael Kratsios is an American business executive and government official who currently serves as the National Science & Technology Advisor at The White House. He was confirmed for this office on March 25, 2025, and also holds the title of the 13th director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.