Early Life and Family, Our UMass System Office Chief Information Officer (CIO), Michael Milligan, is a man who achieved success through hard work and a commitment to family, friends, and colleagues. Originally hailing from Gilford, New Hampshire, he is the eldest of four brothers. Growing up in the picturesque town of Gilford, surrounded by the serene beauty of New Hampshire, Michael developed a strong sense of…, Education, Michael is a proud graduate of Villanova University, a private Catholic research university in Pennsylvania. You probably saw, heard or read something from Michael back in March when his Wildcats nearly went all the way in the “Big East” tournament this year. Michael is pretty serious about his Villanova Wildcats and enjoys banter among colleagues; Kate Targett knows what it’s like to be…, Professional Journey, After college, this aspiring CIO embarked on a distinguished career in information technology. He spent 18 years with Verizon leaving his Sr. Program Management position to enter the public sector at the Commonwealth of MA as CIO of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. He spent 2 years at COMA, before moving into the Higher Ed industry as Managing Director of Collaboration…, Personal Life, Michael has been happily married for 15 years to Amy (Donavan) Milligan and together, balancing their incredibly demanding professional careers, they are raising their wonderful 13-year-old son, Donavan Milligan. They have built a loving and supportive family environment for Donavan in Melrose MA that includes attending St. John’s Prep and excelling in Hockey and Baseball. Last summer, the family…, Hobbies and Interests, Michael enjoys good food, a nice glass of wine or a tumbler of bourbon in his free time with Amy. The rest of the time, you’ll likely find Michael on the links. He is an avid golfer and shares his love of golf with his son. “Dad” and Donavan play regularly on the weekends and whenever possible on weeknights, perfecting their swings and occasionally fishing their balls out of the water hazards., Contentment in Service, His satisfaction in his role at UMass is palpable. He finds great fulfillment in contributing to the university's mission and witnessing the tangible impact of his work on students, faculty, and staff. As if his work as a CIO isn’t enough, Michael is a board member for the Court Management Advisory Board (CMAB) at the Commonwealth, he Co-Chaired the AI Task Force under Secretary Snayder at the…, Conclusion, Newly promoted Deputy CIO, Maria Apse, shared: “My favorite quote from Michael is ‘Giddy Up’. He uses this when he gets excited about an idea and to show his enthusiasm!” She went on to say, “Never one to take the spotlight himself. Michael is the happiest when other people shine... Michael is open to feedback and often asks, ‘Is this the right thing? What can I do better?’ Maria continued, “…
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On January 15th employees came together to celebrate achievements and milestones at our annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony., Congratulations to the following Group Awards!, , Commodity Codes Alignment Project Team, Nominated by Patrick Hitchcock, this team was recognized for its work aligning commodity codes, which demonstrated exceptional collaboration and efficiency. Andrew Buroni, UMPO Fellow Claudia Cortes, Training & Communications Manager, UPST Deirdre Delaney, Director, Financial Data & Analysis, University Controller Mike Durkin, Chief Procurement Officer, UPST Brian Girard, Deputy Chief…, Enterprise Data and Analytics Cloud Transformation Team , Nominated by Brad Smith, this team’s efforts in transforming enterprise data and analytics were celebrated for their forward-thinking and impactful contributions. Muthanna Alwaili, Senior Data Warehouse Specialist, UITS Jim Barbieri, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Steve Celi, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Jeff Collins, Principal Network Specialist, UITS Pam Cove, Principal Data…, Project Fast Lane Team, Nominated by David Nero, this team was praised for their dedication to streamlining critical processes and driving innovation. Allison Bamforth, Project Portfolio Manager, UITS Frank Butler, Principal Portfolio Manager, UITS Steve Celi, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Lisa Connor, Applications Specialist II, UITS Claudia Cortes, Training & Communications Manager, UPST Jeff Gull,…, FAFSA Simplification Implementation Team , Nominated by Brad Smith, this team successfully implemented transformative changes to the FAFSA process, ensuring enhanced accessibility and efficiency. Abdi Ali, Applications Specialist II, UITS Taylor Boutwell, Applications Specialist I, UITS Patrick Brandon, Application Specialist, Sr., UITS Lynne Cao, Applications, Specialist, Sr., UITS Dee Cogliandro, Director, Release Mgmt & QA, UITS…, President’s Office Leadership Development Program Team , Nominated by LeeAnn Pasquini, this team’s focus on leadership and professional development was recognized for its lasting impact on the organization. Allison Bamforth, Project Portfolio Manager, UITS Vanita Chawla, Manager Automation, UITS John Dawson, System Specialist, Sr., UITS Carol Dugard, Director, HR Operations, HR Kristina England, Sr. Digital Experience & Access, UITS Kelly Gregory,…, University Controller’s Team , Nominated by Lisa Calise, this teams commitment to excellence was a key highlight of their award. Sud Baswa, Financial Analyst, I, University Controller Deirdre Delaney, Director, Financial Data & Analysis, University Controller Kelly Gregory, Associate University Controller, University Controller Patrick Hitchcock, Assistant VP and University Controller, University Controller Melody Jin,…, Via Study Abroad Application Implementation Team, Nominated by Shawn Skelly, this team’s dedication to enhancing the study abroad experience was celebrated for its innovation and success. John Healey, Contracts & Strat Sourcing Manager, UPST Rob Jacob, Applications Developer, Prin., UITS Christine Packard, Assistant VP, Enterprise Risk Management, Mgmt & Fiscal Affairs Julie Rodriques, Application Specialist II, UITS Kathy Sawyer,…, Congratulations to the Individual Recipient Awards, Neha Ajgaonkar, (Presented by Mike Durkin), Vanita Chawla, (Presented by Shawn Skelly), Dee Cogliandro, (Presented by Michael Milligan), JoAnn Conley, (Presented by Colin Murphy), Christine Escobedo, (Presented by Anna Zuev), Ashley Hunter, (Presented by Amanda Onwuka), Garret Oliver, (Presented by Amanda Onwuka), Christine Packard, (Presented by LeeAnn Pasquini), Ben Sweeney, (Presented by Albion Osmani) , Recognition of Years of Service, Congratulations to our dedicated employees who have achieved over 25 years of service! We are proud to welcome three new members to the prestigious 25+ Club this year., James Pearson, (Senior Applications Specialist), David McDermott, (VP External Affairs/Senior Advisor), Carol Dugard, (Director, HR Operations) Not able to make the ceremony? View the recording .
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