Enterprise Leadership, Governance & Transformation
Chapel Hill Tech, LLC is an executive advisory platform led by David Alexander, an experienced Chief Information Officer, CPA, cybersecurity executive, and higher education technology leader with more than 20 years of experience across enterprise operations, governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud modernization, and organizational leadership.
David has led technology organizations in higher education and public-sector environments, including executive leadership roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Shaw University, and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
His leadership experience spans enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity governance, software modernization, cloud services, identity management, operational transformation, AI governance, service delivery improvement, and financial stewardship within complex institutional environments.
Executive Leadership Across Technology, Governance & Operations
David brings a rare combination of enterprise CIO leadership, CPA financial expertise, cybersecurity governance, operational transformation, and higher education/public-sector executive experience. This multidisciplinary background helps organizations modernize operations, strengthen governance, improve resilience, and align enterprise strategy with institutional priorities.
Selected Leadership Initiatives
Enterprise Governance Modernization
Strengthened operational maturity, executive reporting, cybersecurity governance, and institutional accountability through modern governance frameworks.
Operational Transformation
Led modernization initiatives spanning service delivery, organizational restructuring, cloud adoption, infrastructure resilience, and enterprise applications.
Higher Education Continuity
Directed rapid transition to remote instruction and workforce enablement during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity of academic and administrative operations.
Cybersecurity & Risk Governance
Advanced cybersecurity governance, policy modernization, risk management, identity protection, and resilience across complex institutional environments.