Bob Johnson

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About Bob Johnson

Senior IT and Operations Executive known for identifying and solving operational and market-related challenges using innovative business IT strategies and collaborative organizational transformation Currently, I serve the American University of Paris as its CIO. I work with a talented and committed group of leaders to support the IT infrastructure and services for the community of researchers, teachers, advisers, staff, and students who depend on these services and resources. Prior to my role at the American University of Paris, I served the University of Memphis as its Associate CIO. There I was responsible for supporting the infrastructure, project management, research support, and enterprise applications teams. Prior to the University of Memphis, I served as Vice President, Student and Information Services, and CIO for Rhodes College, a nationally recognized private liberal arts college. Leading the team that provided all Information Services and Student Services support to the student body, faculty and staff, I successfully planned and directed the redesign of Student services to provide greater service integration through improved access and customer service, which led to improved student retention. Before serving Rhodes College, I was the CIO at Belmont University, where I reengineered the Information Technology Services function and processes to improve productivity and reduce expenses. Since 2002, I also have provided Information Services consulting to clients in higher education and healthcare. I am a strong communicator who easily establishes beneficial relationships with internal and external constituents. I am a nationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker and author on technology innovation, operational excellence, strategic planning and change management. I welcome the opportunity to network with others in Business Operations to share best practices and learn of new developments. Feel free to contact me via LinkedIn or directly at rmjohnsonjr@gmail.com