Rob Groome

As Chief Technology Officer for the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the USC Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Rob will lead technology strategy and operations across the Viterbi and Stevens portfolio, spanning campus, the Information Sciences Institute (ISI), and ICT. He will oversee research computing, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity and compliance, academic and desktop support, the Distance Education Network (DEN), and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, while building and empowering the teams that deliver them. With a rare blend of academic insight, startup agility, and enterprise-grade security expertise, paired with a proven ability to lead people through change, Rob is uniquely positioned to guide both Schools through a rapidly evolving technology landscape while empowering their communities to continue the groundbreaking work for which they are known.