Fred Brittain
Details
Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Maine at Farmington
1992 : 1994
Knowledge Services
Vice President of Information Security
2019 : 2023
State of Maine
Chief Information Officer
2014 : 2019
University of Maine System
Associate Chief Information Officer
2014 : 2015
University of Maine at Farmington
Chief Operating Officer
1994 : 2013
University of Maine at Farmington
Executive Director for Information Technology Services
Skills
Career Counseling, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Distance Learning, E-Learning, Event Planning, Higher Education, Information Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Network Security, Program Development, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Teaching
About
Fred Brittain served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Maine until April of 2023. He was appointed CIO for the State in April 2019 after 25 years with the University of Maine System. His most recent position with the University System was as Associate CIO, with prior roles at the University of Maine at Farmington including Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Information Technology. Throughout his career, Fred has developed a focus on aligning organizational technology strategies and service delivery, development and execution of strategic plans, and maturing organizational cultures through a focus on partnerships.
Fred has long been engaged in developing future leaders through providing opportunities for growth, as well as engaging in formal and informal mentorship. He has served as president on multiple non-profit boards providing support and programming for children and under-served populations.