Leo Howell of Georgia Tech — The Nexus of Cybersecurity, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence

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In preparation for the upcoming North American Information Security Summit taking place this June 16-18 in Denver, we spoke with Leo Howell, Georgia Tech’s Interim Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, about some of the issues that interest, excite, and challenge him most as an IT professional and security expert. Leo will be hosting a themed lunch discussion at the summit revolving around the nexus of cybersecurity, robotic process automation, and Artificial Intelligence, and in this interview we discuss some of what he wants to share with the delegates who sign up to join him in the conversation, as well as some of the things he hopes the group collectively gets into that will be based on their individual experiences with this important and universal subject matter. It promises to be a terrific conversation, and Leo gives a great overview of the topic area as well as offers some insights about how much more there is to say. Give this episode a listen!

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Leo Howell

Interim Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Georgia Tech

Leo Howell, a visionary IT leader with over two decades of experience, currently serves as the interim vice president for IT and chief information officer at Georgia Tech. In this role, he provides vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He is also responsible for establishing the strategic direction of how the university handles its information technology resources. He formerly served as the Institute’s chief information security officer (CISO). He previously served as the CISO of the University of Oregon where he showcased his leadership in cybersecurity and information technology. His dedication to leveraging data for decision analytics sets him apart. Leo holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Electronics from the University of the West Indies, and an MBA from NC State University. As a CISSP and CISA, he demonstrates deep knowledge and commitment to cybersecurity. Leo’s distinguished career is marked by strong collaborative leadership and the recognition of data as a strategic asset for decision-making in the ever-evolving information technology and cybersecurity landscape.