John B. Wilson, vice president and chief information officer for Spelman College, is responsible for modernizing and upgrading the campus technology infrastructure, an essential priority of the strategic plan.
Wilson and his team will partner with administrative units to create and use accessible and effective technology processes to promote innovation and support streamlined business operations and cutting edge technological capabilities, including data analytics, cybersecurity, automation and systems integration.
In addition, Wilson will work to strengthen the teaching and learning experience by collaborating with faculty and students to develop strategies that will impact educational outcomes through innovative technology.
Before joining Spelman, Wilson spent 17 years as a senior information technology manager at Emory University. Following Emory, he directed the enterprise information systems at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was responsible for strategic planning and operational oversight for a staff of 50 developers, analysts and administrators.
Wilson received a bachelor's degree in information and decision systems from San Diego State University. He obtained a Master of Business Administration from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.