Charles Edamala

Charles Edamala, also known as Charley, is a dynamic leader with a strong background in consensus building and crisis management, specializing in turning around struggling projects and teams to drive large-scale IT transformations.

With a focus on empowering employees and fostering digital transformation, Charley excels at balancing operational stability with organizational restructuring to revitalize teams and projects in efficient and innovative ways.

His expertise in strategic management, technical acumen, and emphasis on operational excellence have been pivotal in driving rapid digital transformations and achieving notable success in various institutional settings.

Passionate about student and faculty success, Charley has demonstrated his commitment to workforce preparation and academic excellence through his leadership roles at Illinois State University and his involvement in transformative initiatives.

His educational background includes a B. Eng in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Zambia, a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University, an MSc in MIS from Temple University, and completion of the Leading for Student Success Institute at Harvard University Graduate School of Education Institutes for Higher Education.

Throughout his career, Charley has held key positions such as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Illinois State University, as well as various leadership roles at Temple University, showcasing his diverse experience and expertise in higher education, technology management, and digital innovation.

In addition to his academic and professional roles, Charley is actively involved in promoting agile and DevOps practices, forging town/county partnerships for smart city initiatives, preparing for future technologies like 5G networks, and advocating for data sharing, analytics, and machine learning to drive digital advancements.