Kris Torgerson

About Kris Torgerson

Effective strategic business leader with breadth in process optimization, merger and acquisition execution, information security, and experience leading all aspects of technology from CIO to end user support. Successful management of P&L in excess of $70MM and long running program/project budgets in excess of $60MM.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   UT-Battelle

   Sep 2018 — Present · Oak Ridge, TN

   Collaborate with business and scientific stakeholders to optimize the user experience, alignment of capabilities, and priorities of the technology function within the Laboratory. Oversee the evolution and establishment of a formal privacy program to meet changing regulatory needs and enhance protection of employee data. Lead all aspects of enterprise technology delivery including optimization of development methodologies. Oversee implementation of SAFe and expansion of Agile in a hybrid development ecosystem. Implement an application strategy that simplifies and optimizes the end user experience for the Laboratory. Oversee modernization of infrastructure and cyber capabilities to meet growing and evolving threat.

Education

• Idaho State University

  BBA, Computer Information Systems

• University of Idaho

  Public Relations

  1988 — 1992

• MBA - Idaho State University

  MBA, Business

  2000 — 2002

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN STRATEGY AND INNOVATION, Artificial Intelligence, Strategy, & Innovation

• Blackfoot High School

  Diploma

  1985 — 1988