Columbia CIO selected as MIT’s new tech chief
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology this week announced that Gaspare LoDuca, chief information officer of Columbia University, will serve as its new CIO beginning in August.
“I believe that Gaspare will be an incredible asset to MIT, bringing wide-ranging experience supporting faculty, researchers, staff, and students and a highly collaborative style,” MIT Executive Vice President and Treasurer Glen Shor said in a press release. “He is eager to start his work with our talented IS&T team to chart and implement their contributions to the future of information technology at MIT.”
As MIT’s CIO, LoDuca is tasked with overseeing technology infrastructure for student and administrative systems, network operations, cloud services, cybersecurity and customer support, according to the release. He’ll also co-chair the university’s Information Technology Governance Committee, guiding IT policy and strategy.
“As I start my new role, I plan to learn more about MIT’s culture and community to ensure that any decisions or changes we make are shaped by the community’s needs and carried out in a way that fits the culture,” the incoming CIO said in the release. “I’m also looking forward to learning more about the research and work being done by students and faculty to advance MIT’s mission. It’s inspiring, and I’m eager to support their success.”
