Riya Patel is the Managing Director for Government at Dcode. Dcode’s government team works directly with the federal government on how to be better customers and enablers of high-growth tech. Riya is dedicated to improving the jobs of service members and civilians through the implementation of emerging technology solutions and innovative culture. Previously, Riya worked at the Defense Innovation Board, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and within the Intelligence Community, and she earned her degree from Tufts University in international security and Russian language.