Emil Michael

At a glance

Emil Michael’s background combines technology-business leadership with earlier Defense Department service. His nomination questionnaire describes prior work as Uber’s Chief Business Officer and the research and engineering undersecretary’s technology responsibilities.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The 2016 Defense Business Board biography lists a Harvard A.B. in Government and Stanford J.D., as well as White House Fellow service to the defense secretary from 2009 to 2011. [2]
• That historical biography describes work at Tellme Networks, Klout and Uber; those are prior career roles rather than current employment claims. [2]

Role and nomination context

• His questionnaire describes the office as Defense’s chief technology officer, overseeing research, technology transition, prototyping and developmental testing while coordinating across the department. [1]
• The later official biography identifies him as the research and engineering undersecretary. The appointment is separate from his earlier White House Fellowship. [3] [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Advance Policy Questions for Emil Michael

   Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. 2016 Defense Business Board transition report: Emil Michael biography (PDF)

   Defense Business Board. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. Emil Michael: research and engineering undersecretary biography

   Department of Defense. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.