Rodney Davenport

CTO State of Michigan


Rodney Davenport

Speaker
My approach to IT leadership has always centered on driving sustainable organizational change. By focusing on ways technology can spur long-term improvements in team performance and business operations, I’ve led countless profitable initiatives.

As CTO for Michigan’s government, I develop and direct all technology strategies for the nation’s 10th-largest state. This includes enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and operations for all its agencies, as well as cybersecurity while I served as Interim Chief Security Officer.

Previously, I was employed within the IT department of DTE Energy, a Fortune 500 energy provider. My leadership roles were in emerging technologies (research and strategy), enterprise performance management, and enterprise architecture. Prior to DTE, I worked in the healthcare and manufacturing industries.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Designed program to more effectively assess software options, saving more than $25 million.
  • Revamped technical infrastructure for system affecting nearly 10 million people.
  • Drove 4-fold increase in employee satisfaction.
  • Frequently asked to provide thought leadership through media contributions and industry presentations.