While I see the need to have someone in charge of the nation's IT infrastructure, I sort of cringe at the idea of calling that position 'CTO'. It brings all of

While I see the need to have someone in charge of the nation's IT infrastructure, I sort of cringe at the idea of calling that position 'CTO'. It brings all of the expectations of corporate america to the position that I don't think belong there. As much as I think companies are one of the best ways to innovate and compete in the world I don't think government should be run like a company. CTO is a top down position where you get to call the shots. This government position is just doesn't have that kind of power (nor should it) and I think the name should reflect that. Just one example: this CTO probably can't fire or persuade the president to oust the people that he has to work with that are compromising his vision. That means that one of the tools a CTO has at their disposal is totally removed. Perhaps a small detail but one that I think is important.