Zel Negassa

Bio

Zel Negassa is a blend of a visionary leader, a dedicated educator and a lifelong learner, consistently driving innovation and security in the ever-evolving world of technology. With a rich background spanning over two decades in enterprise IT and information security leadership, Zel stands at the forefront of technological innovation.

As the Chief Information Officer and Privacy and Security Officer for a leading healthcare system in the USA, he stands as the pivotal figure for synchronizing technology investments with business objectives, delivering efficient IT services enterprise-wide, fortifying privacy and cybersecurity measures within the company and spearheading digital strategies and data analytics initiatives.

Education

Zel’s academic background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, a B. Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, Canada, and a Master in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Capella University in the USA.