David Behen holds dual roles as director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget and Michigan’s CIO. He serves on Gov. Rick Snyder’s Cabinet, advising him on technology investments and programs. As DTMB director, he leads a department that provides business services to state agencies, including IT and communications services, facility management, financial services, procurement, real estate, fleet and retirement services, among others. Additionally, Behen is leading a multiyear, multimillion dollar IT alignment process to develop innovative services focused on customer service and citizen engagement.
In 2014 Behen was named a ComputerWorld Premier 100 IT Leader. Under his leadership, DTMB received the 2013 CIO Award from CIO magazine. Also in 2013, he received the Merit Network Award for innovation in networking and information technology, and he and the governor were named to Government Technology magazine’s top-25 list of IT doers, dreamers and drivers. In 2012, he received a Crain’s Detroit Business CIO Award.
Previously, Behen cofounded a software company and served as vice president and CIO of its parent corporation. He also was CIO and deputy administrator of Washtenaw County.
He earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science in public administration.
Open Data Opens Opportunity
The digitization of everything and access to vast databases of information means we can measure more of the world. It also means we can change what we measure—about city functions, services and the economy. New opportunities are emerging to cultivate innovation, build new services, and unlock economic value. Agencies across the country are opening doors to a data treasure trove hidden for years. In this session from our Sept. 16 Techonomy Detroit conference, Alex Alsup of LOVELAND Technologies, David Behen of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, McKinsey's Michael Chui, NYU's Joel Gurin, and Tony Scott of VMware examine how data can unlock business opportunities and speed progress for cities and citizens.
Conferences
Detroit 14
On September 16th, Techonomy returns to Detroit for our third annual Techonomy Detroit conference. We will continue the series of conversations we began at our first Techonomy Detroit in 2012 on how technology can boost U.S. economic growth, job creation and urban revival.
