James Roettger
Chief Technology Officer @City Of Oklahoma City
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @City Of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK, US
As Chief Technology Officer for the City of Oklahoma City, I lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity resilience, and infrastructure modernization for one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest-growing municipalities. My focus is on building a secure, reliable, and forward-thinking technology environment that supports city operations, public safety, and citizen services at scale.Technology in government must be resilient, accountable, and aligned with public trust. I am committed to strengthening foundational infrastructure, modernizing lifecycle management, enhancing cybersecurity maturity, and creating clarity of ownership across technical domains.Key Focus Areas & Early Initiatives:• Strengthening cybersecurity posture through governance refinement, MFA enforcement, patch discipline, and enterprise risk visibility• Modernizing network architecture and infrastructure domains to improve reliability, segmentation, and operational accountability• Advancing device lifecycle strategy through structured replacement planning and asset transparency• Establishing clearer operating models between infrastructure, firewall, security, and application domains• Driving data governance, AI readiness, and operational efficiency across departments• Building high-performing, accountable teams grounded in service, collaboration, and measurable outcomesPrior to joining the City, I served as Chief Information Officer for a large multi-office law firm where I led full infrastructure modernization, Microsoft 365 transformation, cybersecurity enhancement, IT governance implementation, and AI enablement initiatives. My career spans enterprise environments in legal, energy, nonprofit, and municipal sectors — consistently focused on aligning technology with organizational strategy.My leadership philosophy remains consistent:• Empower accountable, transparent teams• Reduce complexity and technical debt• Strengthen cybersecurity• Turn vision into reality
EDUCATION
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelors, Network Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES ROETTGER
I’m a technology executive who turns vision into reality—building high-performing teams, modernizing infrastructure, and driving transformation that delivers measurable business impact.Across my career, I’ve rebuilt IT organizations from the ground up, leading digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives for enterprises, nonprofits, and professional services firms. My approach combines strategy and empathy: clear goals, transparent leadership, and a focus on developing people into lasting careers—not just filling seats.I’ve led technology operations for thousand-user environments across multiple states, achieving clean SOX audits, near-zero downtime, and multimillion-dollar savings through strategic vendor management.What drives me is helping organizations simplify the complex—integrating secure, scalable, and intelligent technology that empowers people, accelerates progress, and fuels growth.
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