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Vice President for Information Technology and Global University Chief Information Officer

Don Welch

Don Welch is a strategic leader with a profound background in information technology and security, shaped through his extensive roles as CTO, CIO, CISO, and CEO. Throughout his career, Don has consistently demonstrated his ability to create a vision and seamlessly align technology with organizational strategy. His remarkable talent lies in building high-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations and garner genuine appreciation from their customers. Don's expertise extends to every facet of strategic IT leadership, making him a versatile and impactful leader. What sets Don apart is his unique perspective, having personally led, executed, or taught every dimension of IT. He has both consumed and delivered IT services, developed and procured IT products, and ventured into the realm of cybersecurity during his tenure as a professor at West Point. Recognizing the nation's growing need for cybersecurity professionals, he proactively marshaled resources, taught, conducted research, and pioneered a program that has played a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity education nationwide. At the core of his career is a consistent pattern of innovative vision, strategic execution, and inspirational leadership that has driven his teams to bring these visions to life. Don Welch is not just well-versed in IT; he understands how IT can best support an organization's mission and is adept at making it work seamlessly for the company's benefit.

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Contributor Brief·Don Welch · 3 articles
Updated Sep 7, 2023

Organizational silos, not technology gaps, are IT's structural security risk

Welch argues that IT and OT convergence fails not because of technical incompatibility, but because organizational silos and cultural resistance between teams create the conditions for security breaches and operational failure. Effective IT leadership requires breaking down these political barriers and building trust across traditionally separated domains.

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parallel universes: OT with infrequent updates vs. dynamic IT evolution

Organizational silos become the biggest security risk when operational and information technology teams collide.

IT and OT Convergence is Raising "Cultural and Political" Obstacles for Successful Teamwork [pro av]

cultural and political obstacles

named as primary convergence barriers, not technical ones

The walls between IT and OT must come down for organizations to succeed in an interconnected digital landscape.

IT and OT Convergence is Raising "Cultural and Political" Obstacles for Successful Teamwork [software and technology]

Effective IT leadership requires building trust and empowering teams across traditionally separated organizational domains.

The Importance of Leadership in IT: Building Trust and Empowering Teams

Organizational silos are bigger security threats than any technology vulnerability.

Themes:Organizational silos as security riskCultural barriers to IT-OT convergenceTrust-based leadership as convergence enabler

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    Alex M.·2h agoquestion

    What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?

    Curious what the original insight was that led you to the Innovator's Dilemma framework.

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    Sophia L.·1d agoidea

    Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.

    Your framing of sustaining vs. disruptive innovation feels directly applicable to school systems.

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    David R.·3d agoquestion

    How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?

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