Robert Ogle

Background

About Robert Ogle

Executive IT leader with 15+ years of progressive experience driving digital transformation, cloud-first adoption, and cybersecurity in higher education and telecommunications. Currently serving as Acting Director of IT, IT Manager/SISO at Iḷisaġvik College, I oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, governance, and NIST 800-171 compliance. I bridge executive vision with technical execution — aligning IT strategy with institutional goals while maintaining credibility as a hands-on technologist. I’ve negotiated contracts that reduced costs by 21–41%, led data center and SD-WAN modernization, advanced enterprise security frameworks, and expanded access for students in some of the most remote communities in the U.S. My leadership style is rooted in forward thinking, operational resilience, and mentorship. At Iḷisaġvik, Alaska’s only tribal college, I’ve supported indigenous and first-generation students by ensuring equitable access to learning technologies. I am passionate about strategies that strengthen resilience, reduce costs, and expand opportunity with various technologies.