Frank Hernandez
CIO/CTO | IT Executive in California Energy & Water Utilities | Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity Leader | Managing Principal, Altura Innovations | USMC Veteran
- Role
- Director of Information Services at Orange County Water District
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Frank Hernandez
Transformational IT Executive | Digital Modernization & Enterprise Growth | USMC…
Experience
Director of Information Services
Sep 2025 — Present · Fountain Valley, CA, US
Serving in the CIO capacity as Director of Information Services and member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Orange County Water District (OCWD), one of the world’s premier water resources agencies and home to the world-renowned Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS).I lead technology strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity while overseeing enterprise systems that safeguard water quality, replenish and protect the groundwater basin, support advanced treatment operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.Working alongside the General Manager, Executive Directors, and the Board, I align information services with OCWD’s mission, drive innovation, and ensure resilience across mission-critical operations. My focus is on strengthening digital infrastructure, advancing data insights, and enabling OCWD’s long-term vision through secure, sustainable technology solutions that protect public health and set global benchmarks in water management.I am proud to collaborate across disciplines — from engineering to water quality — ensuring that innovation in operations and science is fully supported by resilient, future-ready information systems.
Education
Caltech
IT LEADERSHIP & DRIVING INNOVATION
San Diego State University
Bachelor's degree
2002
Caltech
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMI/PMBOK)
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