Melvin Crum has extensive experience in public health data management and informatics, currently serving as the Chief of Shared Technology Platform at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since December 2010. Previously, Melvin held leadership positions including Chief of Strategy and Data Management and Chief Data Architect and Computer Science Engineer. Responsibilities have included optimizing data management processes, piloting innovative data solutions, and enhancing collaboration between public health and healthcare systems. Melvin's background includes roles at Northrop Grumman and Electronic Data Systems, and educational achievements include a Master's degree in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Morehouse College.