Al Short

Al is the Chief Information Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). A talented Chief Information Officer with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams deliver domestic and global products and services on time and within budget through innovative management, consensus building, and decisive problem solving. Deep experience in working closely with clients, product management, and marketing to effectively develop and maintain customer focused internet and business products. He exhibits a proven track record of success in introducing new technology and methodologies by mobilizing technical teams of engineers, quality assurance experts, alpha/beta testers, and project managers. Played a key role in delivering updated versions of consumer Internet/online products and services to countries throughout the world. As CIO for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Al developed, in close consultation with the Executive team, a strategy for IT governance and technology roadmap for the agency; this will lead to a transformation of the MVA's IT systems, intending to provide a 360 degree view of the customer.