CIO Goals for 2026

“Embrace our Culture – Lead Through Transition”

People

  • Sustain the ITD culture of being professional, can-do, progressive and fun
  • Staying true to our values as we embrace change
  • Prioritize staff retention through the engagement and development of our entire team
  • Be continuous learners and keep current on everything technology
  • Champion a Michelin-star delivery mindset!

Programs

  • Be the trusted enterprise partner for all County technology needs
  • Deliver Enterprise Solutions on scope/schedule/budget using the ITD PLC
  • Be consistent educators to everyone on everything we do!

Architecture

  • Promote AI and other new technologies in automating business processes
  • Accelerate modernization of legacy infrastructure and applications as well as following the architectural lifecycle of our systems
  • Evangelize Enterprise Architecture as a practice
  • Engage with key vendors to understand their roadmap and strategic direction
  • Make understanding and managing costs on all new technologies part of Project Excellence

Processes

  • Educate and consistently use the PLC and agile processes throughout ITD and the County
  • Learn, support, and promote Centralized Technology, Cybersecurity, and AI policies
  • Focus on standardizing and making repeatable processes operational throughout ITD
  • Act with accountability in managing your budget, procurement, and contract commitments

Measure

  • Identify and implement new measures focused on customer satisfaction
  • Use PLC tracking methodology to ensure projects stay on scope/schedule/budget
  • Use data to drive decisioning processes, projects, and operations
  • Stay #1 in Digital Counties!

Update

  • Facilitate periodic updates with the CIO on projects, roadmaps, and portfolios, including plans, successes, status, budgets, issues, and risks
  • Collaborate with business partners through regular meetings to drive value and maintain alignment on IT priorities (Portfolio Meetings)
  • Provide annual updates to the Strategic Plan

Qualities of a Strong Reputation

10 qualities that will improve your personal reputation:

  • Do what you say you’ll do
  • Go out of your way to help others reach their goals
  • Make other people look good
  • Go a step beyond what is expected
  • Look the part
  • Consider your body language
  • Be consistent
  • Act with integrity
  • Get engaged with your community
  • Be likeable, loveable and/or adorable!