Ashish Patel
Portfolio President & CIO, AccelerEd | Interim CEO, UMGC Ventures
Ashish Patel is the Portfolio President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at AccelerEd, where he spearheads IT strategy and modernization efforts for global enterprise applications. With over 20 years of experience in IT services, consulting, and e-commerce operations, Ashish leads teams that enhance student experiences for the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and other esteemed partner institutions. His innovative approach and forward-looking vision position AccelerEd as a leader in transforming higher education through technology.
Before joining AccelerEd, Ashish was a Managing Director of Digital Acceleration at Morgan Franklin Consulting, focusing on CIO and CFO advisory practices, IT strategy, business transformation, and technology modernization. His career also includes serving as Senior Vice President of Technology at Bank of America, where he directed mobile and online retail banking technology initiatives, and as CIO of Creative Marketing Solutions, where he re-engineered IT operations and data management to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Ashish’s expertise aligns business processes with IT capabilities to achieve cost savings, improve performance, and ensure strategic flexibility. Throughout his career, he has successfully guided organizations across the globe in enhancing technology readiness and efficiency, helping them adapt to rapidly changing digital landscapes.
Ashish holds an MBA and a Master of Science from the University of South Carolina. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Scrum Master, showcasing his commitment to operational excellence and agile methodologies.
At the SLinT Tech Expo 2025, Ashish Patel will bring his wealth of experience and strategic insights to inspire discussions on leveraging IT innovation to drive meaningful transformation in education and beyond.
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Panelist: Driving Change - Collaboration, Commitment, Leadership, Trust, and Accountability in Innovation
Description
This discussion will address how collaboration, commitment, leadership, trust, and accountability collectively are pillars of successful innovation across various sectors. The session will explore these foundational principles within teams and broader business practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, and community projects.
Objective
Fostering Collaboration: Discuss the importance of collaborative efforts in creating innovative solutions and overcoming industry challenges.
Upholding Commitment: Explore the impact of steadfast commitment in driving projects to fruition and how it sustains long-term initiatives.
Inspiring through Leadership: Examine different leadership styles and their effectiveness in inspiring innovation and guiding change.
Cultivating Trust: Analyze the crucial role of trust in building solid partnerships and its influence on the success of collaborative ventures.
Ensuring Accountability: Delve into the necessity of accountability in maintaining integrity and transparency in innovative processes, enhancing outcomes and trust among stakeholders.
Expected Outcome
Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into how these five critical elements interact to foster a conducive environment for innovation. They will learn practical strategies for implementing these principles in their fields, thereby enhancing their ability to initiate and manage innovative projects effectively, ensuring sustainable progress and impactful results.