UB Tech 2019

Deirdre Woods
Sr. Higher Education Strategist
Dell Technologies


Deirdre Woods is a Dell Technologies Sr. Higher Education Strategist at the forefront of enabling digital transformation and innovation for colleges and universities. Deirdre’s career spans roles as global CIO, as a strategic consultant, and an entrepreneur who has driven organizational strategy, transformation and technological change. As former CIO and Associate Dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Deirdre has extensive experience running mission critical systems, driving change to provide innovative and exceptional services and developing high performance teams. As a consultant and entrepreneur, she advised CEOs and senior leaders in corporations, colleges and universities to leverage their technical landscapes, launch high visibility initiatives and develop strategies for success. Deirdre holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University and a Master’s degree from Duke University.

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