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Aura Moore
Chief Information Officer at Los Angeles World Airports
Aura Moore is the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a position she has held since July 2016.12 In this role, she leads the development of information technology strategy and oversees all IT operations for LAWA's two airports - Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys General Aviation (VNY).1
Professional Background
Moore has an extensive career with the City of Los Angeles, spanning 29 years, including 15 years of aviation-related experience.1 Her journey at LAWA began in March 2009 when she joined as the IT Project Management Office director.2 She then progressed through various roles, including:
- Network Infrastructure Program Manager
- IT Project Management Director
- Deputy CIO
- Interim CIO (January-July 2016)
Before joining LAWA, Moore worked for seven years as a telecommunications planner at the City of Los Angeles' IT agency and spent eight years as an electrical engineer at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.2
Education
Aura Moore holds impressive educational credentials:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach1
Responsibilities and Achievements
As CIO, Moore is responsible for:
- Maintaining LAWA's position at the forefront of information technology and service excellence
- Implementing technologies to create a touchless passenger journey
- Leading the implementation of biometric self-boarding at LAX
- Overseeing a multimillion-dollar security & technology enhancement program
- Upgrading LAWA's integrated security systems, IT infrastructure, and airport operational systems1
Her focus on innovation has resulted in improvements in airport operations, security, service quality, and guest experience.1
LinkedIn Profile
Aura Moore's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/aura-moore-62011295. She is based in Rancho Palos Verdes and has over 500 connections on the platform.3
