Mr. Riley has worked in IT leadership positions for more than 15 years. He has served as the section head of IT for Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic since 2014. Before that, he held CIO and CTO positions within the Mayo Clinic Health System.
“Shawn Riley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to an increasingly important role in state government,” Gov. Burgum said. “His experience overseeing the IT efforts for a world-class health care organization like Mayo Clinic will prove invaluable as technology continues to transform the way government services are delivered in North Dakota.”
In his new role, Mr. Riley will support the IT needs of North Dakota’s government, K-12 education and higher education. He will focus on services like software development, video conferences and service desk management, along with leading the state’s cybersecurity initiatives.
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