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Baz Abouelenein

Baz Abouelenein Baz Abouelenein Office of Information Technology Chief Information Officer Email: baz.abouelenein@wlc.edu Phone: 414.443.8636

Baz Abouelenein

Dr. Baz Abouelenein is a seasoned IT executive with extensive experience in enhancing educational outcomes through strategic technology solutions in higher education. As a Campus Chief Information Officer at Apogee, a Boldyn Networks company, Baz specializes in IT strategy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Previously, he served as Director of Solutions Architecture at Collegis Education, Vice President of IT, and CIO at Grantham University and KCK Community College, where he successfully developed and refined IT strategy, reduced IT operational costs by 32% while improving IT infrastructures.

He holds a Doctorate in Management focusing on Organizational Leadership and Information Systems and Technology from the University of Phoenix, and executive certificates from Carnegie Mellon University, enriching his expertise in IT management and educational technology. He is also a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He resides in South Carolina.