Ricardo Farraj-Feijoo
Director of Copyright Modernization Office
Ricardo Farraj-Feijoo is director of the Copyright Modernization Office for the United States Copyright Office. He was appointed to the position effective January 21, 2018.
Farraj-Feijoo is responsible for the oversight and administration of Copyright Office modernization programs and projects and provides leadership on the development and implementation of technology initiatives affecting registration and recordation. He oversees compliance issues with federal law, regulations, information technology standards, and best practices.
Prior to joining the Copyright Office, Farraj-Feijoo served as director of information technology services and the national security program manager within the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He also worked in the information technology department of the Maryland Judiciary, National Telecommunication & Information Administration, Library of Congress, and for the Congressional Research Service.
Farraj-Feijoo served for ten years in the U.S. Army, completing tours in Germany and Korea. As a noncommissioned officer, he supported Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield while stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD.
