Adrian Sannier

Dr. Adrian Sannier is a prominent academic and technology leader currently serving as the Academic Technologies Convergence Officer for Arizona State University (ASU) Online. He is also a Professor of Practice in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Engineering at ASU. His work focuses on educational reform, particularly through the integration of Big Data, social networking, and evidence-based teaching methods to enhance student outcomes at scale. This initiative has been recognized as a significant effort in data-driven education reform.14

Sannier has previously held roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Academic Technology Officer at ASU, where he contributed to various projects aimed at improving educational practices. His efforts have garnered attention, with Inside Higher Education labeling ASU as “ground zero for data-driven teaching in higher education” due to its innovative approaches.1

In addition to his academic roles, Sannier is active on social media, particularly Twitter, where he shares insights related to his work and achievements.2 He has also been recognized with awards such as the 2025 Edison Achievement Award, highlighting his contributions to education and technology.2

For more detailed professional connections and endorsements, he maintains a profile on LinkedIn under the username sannier, where he has over 500 connections.3