Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is The CIO oversees IT governance, data management, and information security, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems to support the organization's day-to-day operations.
Objectives
- Safeguard company security (e.g Cybersecurity)
- Ensure visibility of the processes and efficiencies across different departments
- Manage costs across different processes
- Drive digital transformation
Challenges
- Security and data protection
- Increasing regulatory & compliance requirements
- Data integrity and systems gaps
- Finding the best technology solutions
- Cost Control
Open Source Engagement
The CIO's interaction with OSS often involves evaluating its viability, security, and long-term support, as well as ensuring compliance with licensing and legal requirements.
Furthermore, the CIO plays a critical role in guiding the organization's contributions to open source projects, which not only enhances the company's reputation but also cultivates valuable relationships with the broader OSS community.
Internal Stakeholders
- Executive Leadership
- IT Departments
- Line of Business Managers
- Project & Product Managers
- Data and Information Security Teams (e.g. CISO).
Calls To Action
Read the Survey Report "The State of Open Source in Financial Institutions"
Watch recorded presentations from the 2022 FINOS Open Source Strategy Forum
Attend the FINOS Member Meetings and OSFF events