Bob Bruns

Bob Bruns is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing strategy, advisory, security, technology, education, leadership development, M&A, cloud computing, data management, and Microsoft expertise.

Currently serving as the CIO and CISO at Avanade, Bob excels in driving technology alignment and ensuring robust security measures for business growth and scalability.

His role involves daily collaboration with internal teams and clients to showcase cloud migration best practices, enhance security protocols, and manage risk effectively.

Bob takes pride in leading a global and diverse team at Avanade, fostering individual career growth and fulfillment within the organization.

Additionally, Bob contributes to academia as a faculty member at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, instructing in the Master's Program for Information Systems and advising the UW Tacoma School of Engineering & Technology.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Bob enjoys family time and staying active through gym workouts, outdoor activities, and woodworking projects. He also maintains a passion for Chicago sports teams, despite residing in Seattle.

Bob's educational background includes studies in Information Decision Science, the CIO Institute, and an Executive Leadership Program at renowned institutions like the University of Illinois, University of California at Berkeley, and University of Washington.

His extensive organizational affiliations further demonstrate his commitment to education, innovation, and technology leadership.