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ABJ Special Section ABJ Announcement Winners Press Release

Congratulations to the 2023 Central Texas ORBIE winners!




Leadership

Stephen Elkins

Large Enterprise

Ricardo Blanco

Enterprise

Joanne Corum


Large Corporate

Arvind Rao

Corporate

Ian Huynh

Large Enterprise Finalists

Shivani
Agarwal

Ricardo
Blanco

Amala
Duggirala

Anh
Selissen

Enterprise Finalists

Tony
Bender

John
Biegel

Joanne
Corum

Jay
Krishnamurthy

Anthony
Moisant

Billy
Runyan

Large Corporate Finalists

Harsha
Bellur

GS
Jha

Kendra
Ketchum

Arvind
Rao

Jeff
Smedley

Corporate Finalists

Ian
Huynh

Brandon
Martinez

Shane
McDaniel

Dave
Moore

Steve
Romney

Leadership Award Recipient

Stephen Elkins, City of Austin

Stephen Elkins is a dynamic technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency across diverse sectors. Currently holding the esteemed position of Texas Client Director at Microsoft, he continues to shape the technological landscape of the region. With his strategic vision and deep understanding of information technology, Elkins is committed to creating transformative solutions that empower businesses and communities alike. Before assuming his role at Microsoft, Stephen Elkins amassed invaluable experience during his tenure as the Chief Information Officer at the City of Austin, a position he held for an impressive decade. In this capacity, Elkins was entrusted with the oversight of the Communications and Technology Management department, where he played a pivotal role in harnessing the potential of technology to enhance performance and mitigate risks throughout the city's operations. His visionary leadership was instrumental in the development and implementation of cutting-edge information systems, enterprise architecture, security protocols, and information technology governance.

Explore 20 years of CIO ORBIE finalists and winners.