The ITI advisory board is engaged and committed to the success of the program. The members represent a broad section of the information technology industry.
This important University group of industry leaders and educators provides valuable advice and support on trends and issues in IT, keeping the program abreast of industry needs and on the leading edge of professional practice. Board members contribute to the quality of students’ educational experiences, enhancing their future roles as leaders in the field.
The advisory board meets twice a year—fall and spring—to learn about program updates, outline new ideas and initiatives, and seek input and direction from board members.
Advisory Board
| Name | Title | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Barry | Associate Department Head of Instruction | UM Computer Science Department |
| Jeff Chauvin | Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Optum | IBM Corporation |
| Josh Dyba* | IT Consultant | United Health Care |
| Kate Errickson | Talent Acquisition-Campus Recruitment | Securian Financial Group, Inc. |
| Chris Hertel | Senior Manager | MN Supercomputing Institute |
| Ian-Mathew Hornburg* | Senior Engineer | Target Corporation |
| Jim Kao | Systems Administrator | Andersen Windows |
| Brandon Ngo* | Alumni Representative | ITI Alumni |
| David Rima | System Director, Application Technical Services | Fairview Health Services |
| Mike Runnheim | Director of Network Services | Tactile Medical |
| Jon Silverman | Senior R&D Manager | Avaya |
| Justin Smith | Security Architect | Ecolab |
| Jessica Zehavi | Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead | Clockwork Active Media |
* ITI Alumni
** Faculty member
Current as of Octber 2023