Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at the University of California, Riverside. With over two decades of leadership within higher education, primarily within the UC system, he’s recognized for his strategic vision in employing IT solutions that drive institutional growth, advance student success, and amplify research capabilities.

Mike possesses a deep-seated expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence, consistently leveraging these avenues to enrich learning outcomes and bolster operational efficiency. His leadership style emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and an atmosphere that nurtures creativity and personal evolution. Central to his ethos is a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing an inclusive technology space.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an MBA with an Information Management emphasis. He is a frequent speaker on the future of technology in higher education and is passionate about the transformative potential of technology in the realm of education.