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Denver taps city IT director to be new chief data officer

The new chief data officer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver's goals.
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The City and County of Denver has tapped Sean Greer, the city’s IT director of service delivery, to serve as its new chief data officer, according to an announcement made Wednesday.

Greer has served as IT director within the Denver Technology Services since 2019. Before that, he held various IT roles at Denver International Airport over a period of 12 years, where his last role was director of innovation and program portfolio strategy.

Denver’s chief data officer position was created this year by splitting the chief data and information security officer’s responsibilities into two roles. Last month, the city announced it had hired Merlin Namuth, a private-sector cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience, as its new chief information security officer.

As the new CDO, Greer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver’s goals and using raw data to improve city operations and enhance citizen experiences. Greer will also be tasked with establishing a data governance framework that ensures data quality, security and compliance, the announcement said.

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Recently, Greer led an initiative as the city’s IT director to implement a new Automation Center of Excellence program to find new use cases for automation that would increase efficiencies. The project won the Colorado Technology Association’s 2024 Apex Project of the Year award and a 2024 CIO 100 award, and to date, the work has saved the city $2.9 million and over 54,000 hours of staff work, the announcement continued.

“Sean is a seasoned technology leader who excels at driving innovation, strategic planning, and operation excellence,” said Suma Nallapati, Denver’s chief information officer. “With a proven track record of innovation and leadership in technology and data management, Sean will be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making and advancing the city’s digital transformation.”

“I am honored to assume the role of Chief Data Officer. Denver has established itself as a leader in addressing complex challenges with groundbreaking and innovative solutions,” Greed said in the announcement. “Data is the cornerstone of this progress, and I am thrilled to spearhead the initiatives that will drive our city’s data-driven future.”

Keely Quinlan

Written by Keely Quinlan

Keely Quinlan reports on privacy and digital government for StateScoop. She was an investigative news reporter with Clarksville Now in Tennessee, where she resides, and her coverage included local crimes, courts, public education and public health. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Stereogum and other outlets. She earned her bachelor’s in journalism and master’s in social and cultural analysis from New York University.

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