Dr. Baz Abouelenein is an accomplished information technology (IT) executive with more than  20 years of leadership experience in technology and higher education sectors. He has a strong track record of transforming IT operations, guiding complex technology initiatives, and driving innovation across institutions. As a former Chief Information Officer at Grantham University and Kansas City Kansas Community College, Dr. Abouelenein has led strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, infrastructure expansion, and digital transformation, achieving significant cost efficiencies and operational improvements.

Dr. Abouelenein holds a Doctorate in Management, specializing in Organizational Leadership, and has earned executive certifications in CIO and CISO leadership from Carnegie Mellon University, along with an advanced artificial intelligence certificate from MIT. His expertise spans across IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management, reinforced by certifications including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and PMP.

In his current role, Dr. Abouelenein is focused on advancing the IT strategy of higher education institutions, ensuring technology investments align with academic goals and institutional growth.