Vince Cabansag, Chief Operating Officer at Clockwork, has been named vice-chair of the Technology Advisory Council (TAC). He joins Rick King, a former executive with Thomson Reuters, in leading the 19-member group. 

The Technology Advisory Council, comprised of technology experts in both the private and public sectors, provides guidance to the governor, executive branch, and the state chief information officer that support successful strategies for digital service delivery for Minnesotans, including advising on the state’s strategic plan, critical IT initiatives, identifying business technical goals, and strategic portfolio management, among other topics.

“We’re glad to have Vince take a leadership role on TAC. Vince brings over 20 years of private sector experience to the TAC, and his skills as a leader delivering leading technology solutions to clients have been invaluable for the TAC. I look forward to having Vince join TAC leadership to continue our partnership with Minnesota’s executive branch,” said King.

Since 2018, Cabansag has held several roles at Clockwork including Director of Technology and Vice President of Technology and Design. He took on the Chief Operating Officer position in April 2022. Cabansag has deep and broad experience in small business, entrepreneurship, and software development. He helped kickstart the coding school movement in 2011 with a startup in Chicago called Code Academy. Before that, he led the operations and technology for MATTER, a healthcare incubator and corporate accelerator, that connects strategic partners with healthcare startups – the focus on improving patient outcomes through innovation.

Governor Tim Walz appointed Cabansag to the advisory group in 2020. His current appointment runs through 2027. Cabansag will serve as vice-chair through January 2025.

“Cabansag has been a valuable voice on TAC, providing critical insight on human-centered design solutions that help MNIT and our business partners use effective tools and strategies for putting Minnesotans at the center of our business and technology solutions,” said MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes. “Together, he and Rick (King) will provide steady leadership and valuable industry insight that benefits Minnesotans, MNIT, and the executive branch.”