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Gov. Noem hires internally for BIT commissioner position

Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala joined department in August after career in private sector

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Sep 03, 2024
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(South Dakota Governor’s Office)

PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem didn’t look far to fill a vacancy in her cabinet.

The governor announced Tuesday that Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala would take over as the new head of the Bureau of Information and Technology (BIT), after joining the department as its Chief Technology Officer last month.

“I’m deeply grateful to Governor …

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