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Bruce Begnell

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Chargé d'affaires at U.S. Department of State
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Bruce Begnell serves as the Chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service and a U.S. Navy veteran, he has over 30 years of experience with the Department of State, including extensive IT leadership and overseas assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and South Korea.

He shows a keen interest in cultural exchange and international partnerships, frequently engaging with local Timorese officials and community members. His recent activities include celebrating local film, promoting educational exchanges, and exploring the regions cultural heritage sites.

He has transitioned from a long career focused on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity to a senior diplomatic leadership role, managing international relations in Southeast Asia.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Chargé d'affaires
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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U.S.-Timor-Leste Relations
Actively engaged in strengthening the partnership between the U.S. and Timor-Leste, focusing on joint efforts in security, economic development, and ASEAN integration.
Cybersecurity Capacity
Supports building investigative capacity for law enforcement in Timor-Leste, particularly in countering evolving cyber threats and enhancing digital evidence preservation skills.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Chargé d'affaires
U.S. Department of State
6-2021 - 6-2025
Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO/DAS)
U.S. Department of State
10-2004 - 7-2020
Domestic assignments - Bureau of Information Resource Management
U.S. Department of State
12-1994 - 6-2021
Overseas assignments - Bureau of Information Resource Management
U.S. Department of State
1986 - 1992
Active Duty
US Navy
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