Mr. Awan leads enterprise IT strategy at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, where he has engineered a sweeping digital transformation to modernize operations and enhance clinical research. His initiatives include consolidating clinical, research and administrative systems into a unified web services cloud platform, migrating hundreds of applications and driving operational efficiency. Mr. Awan spearheaded the deployment of an ambient AI solution that reduced clinician documentation time by 25%, directly improving provider satisfaction and patient experience. His restructuring of the IT department fostered agility and innovation, aligning technology with institutional research and care goals. A strong advocate for cybersecurity, he implemented advanced protections to ensure data privacy and compliance across all systems. In addition to his leadership at Fred Hutch, Mr. Awan holds advisory board positions and co-founded a nonprofit in Charlotte, N.C. to positively impact the community.
