Biography

Todd Shechter currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he leads enterprise architecture, research cyberinfrastructure, innovation, and IT community building. He is responsible for developing the strategy and processes that enable the university to meet its goals in teaching, research, community engagement, business operations, and cybersecurity. Todd joined UW–Madison in October of 2019, after serving as the Director of Information Technology in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University. He has over 25 years of experience leading IT teams and a deep understanding of complex higher education institutions. Todd believes in the power of community within information and technology professionals and works to build inclusive and diverse teams – empowering autonomy, encouraging mastery, and understanding purpose.

2025 Session:

Collaborating in Support of RISE
Collaborating and Planning for AI Across the Universities of Wisconsin