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RockStar IT Leader
A book from 2025 CIO of the Year — ORBIE Award Winner with the rare, combined expertise of CIO, CISO, and CDO to help you become the kind of IT leader organizations and employees need.

A book from 2025 CIO of the Year — ORBIE Award Winner with the rare, combined expertise of CIO, CISO, and CDO to help you become the kind of IT leader organizations and employees need.
Want to develop your leadership skills in the fast-paced world of technology? Get started today with this essential guide to leading fast-growing teams and tips on helping team members succeed.
Rudi Mohamed is the 2025 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Winner, a technology executive with the rare combined expertise of CIO, CISO, and CDO. He is passionate about helping public sector and mission-driven organizations achieve transformative results by integrating cybersecurity, technology strategy, and data excellence.
Rudi has led some of Minnesota’s most consequential digital transformations, including re-architecting the infrastructure that processes over $23 billion in annual tax collections and ensuring Minnesota’s IT systems delivered flawlessly during Super Bowl LII 🏈🇺🇸🏆.
Currently, Rudi serves as the Chief Information Officer for a $7 billion real estate investment institution, and advises boards, founders, and executive leaders on driving measurable value through aligned technology strategy, fortified cyber resilience, and modern data-driven decision-making.
