“Big Balls” Coristine and Kyle Schut, the DOGE technologists who now have access to the top U.S. cybersecurity agency

Since Donald Trump assumed his position in the White House once again, U.S. government operations, thanks to the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has emerged as a catalyst for change. Spearheaded by Elon Musk, DOGE aims to streamline federal agencies, often by introducing fresh talent into the bureaucratic fold.

Who are the new faces behind DOGE?

Among the most talked-about figures in this initiative is 19-year-old Edward “Big Balls” Coristine. A high school graduate from Rye Country Day School, Coristine earned his audacious nickname during a classroom prank that he later embraced as a symbol of his risk-taking persona. His early ventures include founding Packetware, an internet service provider hosting a variety of controversial domains. He also had a brief stint at Neuralink, Musk’s brain-implant company, before joining DOGE.

Joining Coristine is 38-year-old software engineer Kyle Schutt. Schutt’s background includes roles in tech startups, notably as the chief technology officer at Kerplunk, an AI-driven interviewing platform. His experience spans the tech industry, and he clearly ticks the required boxes for the DOGE team.

Since January, Coristine has been actively involved in evaluating federal employees across various agencies, challenging them to justify their roles and exploring possibilities for AI integration. His assertive approach has made him a prominent figure within DOGE’s operations. Schutt’s background is seen as the means to help the team’s mission to infuse technological efficiency into government processes.

In what appears to be a rather significant development, both Coristine and Schutt have been integrated into the staff of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

This move places them at the heart of the nation’s cybersecurity efforts, granting them access to sensitive information and critical infrastructure networks. Their roles at CISA underscore DOGE’s influence in reshaping federal operations through technological innovation. If you voted for this administration, are you still sitting comfortably?

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