John O'Brien

President and CEO at EDUCAUSE

John O'Brien is a Company Director at Indietel Consulting Limited, where he focuses on managing sales and marketing for NEC cellular products in Ireland. His role involves overseeing relationships with retail, distribution, and operator accounts nationwide.2

Professional Background

Indietel Consulting Limited: As a Company Director, O'Brien is responsible for strategic sales initiatives and marketing efforts related to telecommunications products.
Previous Experience: He has held various roles in technology and consulting, emphasizing the importance of agile methodologies in project management, particularly within government and enterprise sectors. His experience includes working with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.1

Skills and Expertise

O'Brien's expertise lies in:

Sales & Marketing: Particularly in the telecommunications sector.
Technology Consulting: Helping organizations innovate and implement technology solutions efficiently.
Project Management: Advocating for faster and more effective project delivery methods.

His professional philosophy centers on learning from startup methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in larger organizations.1 2

Experience

President and CEO at EDUCAUSE (May 2015 - Present)

Regent at Augsburg University (Nov 2019 - Present), Senior Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (June 2013 - May 2015), President at North Hennepin Community College (July 2010 - June 2013), Singer at Kantorei Chamber Choir (Sep 2005 - May 2013), Students First Director at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Aug 2009 - June 2010), Acting President at Century College (July 2008 - July 2009), Academic Vice President/Chief Academic Officer at Century College (2005 - 2008), Assoc. Vice Chancellor at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Office of the Chancellor (1999 - 2005), English Faculty at Normandale Community College (1994 - 1999), Adjunct Faculty at Augsburg College, University of St. Thomas, and the University of Minnesota (1990 - 1994), English Faculty at Augustana College (Sep 1987 - May 1989), English Teacher at O'Gorman High School (1984 - 1985)

Education

Ph.D. in Literature from University of Minnesota (1989 - 1994), M.Phil. in Anglo-Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin (1986 - 1987), BA in English, Theatre from Augustana University (SD) (1980 - 1984), Black Belt (first and second degree) in Martial Arts from National Karate Schools (1988 - 1994)