Charles Edamala

Charles Edamala is an experienced technology executive currently serving as the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Illinois State University.1 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Current Position

Charles Edamala has been in his current role at Illinois State University since July 2016.1 As Associate Vice President and CIO, he:

• Serves as a leading information technology executive
• Spearheads strategic direction and initiatives related to campus IT services and infrastructure
• Is a member of the President's Cabinet
• Develops and executes the overall technology strategy and vision for the university

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, Edamala held several leadership positions at Temple University1:

• Executive Director, ERP and Identity Management Systems (2007-2012)

  • Led Oracle database and application administrators
  • Oversaw identity and access management
  • Spearheaded a $30 million ERP implementation project

• Director, Integrated Systems and Emerging Technologies (2001-2009)

  • Led strategic IT teams including software development, portal services, and web design
  • Managed web and digital media services
  • Implemented client/server technologies and researched emerging web technologies

Key Accomplishments

Throughout his career, Edamala has achieved several notable successes1:

• Implemented ERP systems on time and under budget
• Developed online applications for student services, including admissions and elections
• Created web-based utilities to increase efficiency in help desk operations
• Led migrations to new email systems and adoption of identity management technologies

Personal

Outside of his professional role, Charles Edamala has demonstrated a commitment to supporting international students. He and his family have welcomed international graduate students into their home, helping them transition to life in the United States and at Illinois State University.2