Vince Kellen

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at UC San Diego, one of the top public research universities in the U.S., I oversee and manage all aspects of information technologies, resources, and program initiatives for the campus. I have been in this role for over seven years, leading a great team of IT professionals who support the academic, research, and administrative missions of the university. I am also a Fellow and Senior Consultant at Cutter Consortium, a prestigious IT advisory firm and industry think-tank, where I write and consult on business/IT strategy and trends.

With a Ph.D in Computer Science and a background in human-computer interaction, I bring a unique combination of technical, educational, and business skills to my work. I have over 30 years of experience in IT leadership, consulting, analytics, CRM, enterprise architecture, and organizational development, across various sectors and industries. I am passionate about creating and supporting an innovative, robust, and cost-effective IT environment that enables the university to achieve its strategic goals and vision. I am also a life-long learner and an educator, having taught at the University of Kentucky and DePaul University. I am honored to be a CIO Hall of Fame inductee and a frequent speaker and author on IT topics.