Michael Flowers is K2 Integrity’s chief data officer. A senior executive with deep expertise in data strategy, public sector innovation, and technology policy, Mike drives the conversion of data into actionable insights for K2 Integrity and its clients.
Mike has led transformative initiatives across government, academia, and the private sector, consistently applying data as a strategic asset to solve complex challenges. He has advised national and municipal governments, global NGOs, and corporate boards, and is recognized for his ability to lead high-impact teams through periods of crisis and change.
Most recently, Mike served as senior advisor for technology at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), where he oversaw mission-critical platforms including SAM.gov, Login.gov, FedRAMP, and GSAi. He led enterprise-wide efforts to modernize digital identity, scale cybersecurity certification, and launch generative AI tools for federal use. He also spearheaded the federal government’s initiative to establish data as an enterprise asset, driving cross-agency collaboration and operational efficiency.
Mike’s career reflects a consistent focus on innovation and execution. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a pivotal role in New Jersey’s Office of Innovation, advising the state’s data intelligence strategy and leading the rollout of statewide contact tracing and vaccine distribution platforms. He also helped coordinate a multistate public health data exchange and a small business assistance infrastructure. Earlier, he was part of the early leadership of the United States Digital Response, connecting thousands of technologists with state and local government agencies to support emergency response efforts.
In the private sector, Mike served as chief analytics officer at Enigma Technologies, where he led product development for data-driven decision support and privacy management, securing major deployments with Fortune 500 clients. Prior to that, he was New York City’s first chief analytics officer, appointed by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, where he founded the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics and launched the NYC Open Data program.
Mike’s early career includes legal and investigative roles at the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, and the Regime Crimes Liaison Office in Baghdad. He also served as a law clerk and practiced law at Williams & Connolly LLP.
Mike has taught at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and continues to advise global leaders on digital governance and data policy. His contributions have been recognized by the White House, the Department of Justice, and has been extensively analyzed in the Economist, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and numerous books and journals. He holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Temple University School of Law and a B.A. in history from Tulane University.