Will T.

About Will T.

IT Governance Executive | Maryland Department of TransportationI build the systems that decide how technology gets done, not just the tools, but the governance structures, prioritization models, and accountability frameworks that determine which IT investments move forward, who delivers them, and how leadership stays informed.At MDOT, I lead enterprise IT governance across six modal entities spanning aviation, highways, ports, motor vehicles, and toll operations. My role that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, where the quality of governance decisions directly shapes the reliability of systems that millions of Marylanders depend on daily.My approach is shaped by 15+ years across Microsoft\'s AI governance function and federal operations at the U.S. Department of Justice, combined with a graduate foundation in Organizational Psychology. That combination means I design governance that works for people, not just org charts.Core focus areas:→ IT governance and demand management across complex, federated organizations→ AI and data governance frameworks grounded in data integrity and human behavior→ Enterprise risk management and compliance in regulated environments→ Translating strategy into accountable, measurable executionI believe governance is not paperwork, it is how organizations decide, deliver, and stay accountable!

Experience

1. Director Enterprise IT Governance Chief Information Office the Secretary s Office

   Maryland Department of Transportation

   Mar 2026 — Present · Hanover, MD, US

   Leading enterprise IT governance oversight for Maryland\'s transportation system serving 6 million residents. Operationalizing governance frameworks that ensure technology investments align with mission priorities, security requirements, and fiscal accountability across six modal agencies. CORE COMPETENCIESEnterprise IT Governance • Architecture Review • Risk & Compliance • PMO Leadership • Stakeholder Management • Public Sector Transformation

Education

• University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School

  Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Psychology

• Partnership for Public Service

  Fellow, Excellence in Governement, Organizational Leadership

  2015 — 2016

• University of Rochester

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Cum Laude, with High Honors

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Change Management

• The Graduate School

  Participant, Executive Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership

  2009 — 2010