City of Albany

 John Dawson
BS, CGCIO

For the last decade, John has worked for the City of Albany and demonstrated a proven track record of success.  From the very beginning, he has confidently taken on increasing levels of responsibility.  In 2015, he was promoted to Operations Manager and has been integral in many initiatives that contribute to our digital transformation. John's team has made significant upgrades to the phone system, network, and server infrastructure.  He has also played an essential role in improving the organization's cybersecurity posture. 

John has over 15 years of experience in the IT field.  He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems with minors in Software Engineering and Technical Writing from Valdosta State University.  He was a 2019 Technology finalist in the Albany Chamber of Commerce's 40 Under 40 program.  John is a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) through the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute and served on the GA-GMIS By-Laws Committee.