Eric Robinson is the 60th Air Mobility Wing Chief Software Officer, founder & director of Tron Air Force, and serves as a C-17A Instructor Pilot for the 21st Airlift Squadron. Eric is a commissioned officer, graduating from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013.

Eric founded Tron to bring a cultural transformation of internal digital talent into the military, and eventually the government at large. The model is based on the core belief that (1) the people of the United States deserve military and government leadership who can effectively communicate, understand, and lead in a world dominated by software & technology, (2) this technological talent is curated best by empowering individuals who are passionate and purpose-driven in digital service towards their country, and (3) there is no reason to wait to be promoted before believing you can have