EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has a new chief information officer.
The City announced the appointment of Carolyn Patrick as the new chief information officer in a news release on Tuesday, May 20.
“A native El Pasoan and dedicated public servant, Carolyn brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology, having served in both federal and local government sectors,” the City said.
She officially assumed her new role this week, the City said.
As CIO, Carolyn will coordinate the City’s “broad and complex information technology operations” and serve as the principal expert adviser on strategic technological initiatives, infrastructure modernization, digital services, and innovation, the City said.
Patrick has worked for the City since 2012 and has served in several key leadership roles, including IT operations program manager, project management office manager, assistant director of IT, and most recently, deputy chief information officer.
“Carolyn’s deep technical expertise, commitment to service, and strong leadership make her an exceptional choice to lead our Information Technology team,” City Manager Dionne Mack said. “Her strategic vision will help the City advance digital transformation and continue delivering reliable, secure, and innovative services to our community.”
Patrick has a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and a master’s degree in computer information resources.
For more information about the City of El Paso’s Department of Information Technology Services, visit www.ElPasoTexas.gov.
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