Cost overruns, security concerns and a refusal to cooperate with the state comptroller were evidently hallmarks of Department of Innovation and Technology's recent history.

To prepare for future innovations, the former Toyota executive says the state needs first to ensure its technology fundamentals are sound.

Ron Guerrier represents the first major hire to a technology office left largely empty at the top by a recent gubernatorial transition.

Acting CIO Jack King, Chief Strategy Officer Shanna Rahming and Tyler Clark, the Department of Innovation and Technology's chief of staff are stepping down.