CITY OF MEMPHIS
AUGUSTINE BOATENG TITLE : INTERIM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
COMPANY : CITY OF MEMPHIS INDUSTRY : IT LOCATION : MEMPHIS , USA
Augustine Boateng is an accomplished IT executive with a Bachelor of Science in Management & Computer Studies from Wisconsin International University College , Accra , Ghana . His extensive professional certifications include CISSP , CEH , CNDA , ECIH , OCA , ITIL and Splunk certifications , among others .
With over a decade of experience , Augustine has held key roles , including his current position as Interim Chief Information Officer for the City of Memphis , where he plays a pivotal role in driving technology-driven business solutions . Previously , he served as the Information Security Manager within the same organization , contributing significantly to enhancing information security .
His earlier roles as a Senior Linux Engineer and Systems Administrator at the City of Memphis and the University of Memphis showcase his multifaceted skills in system administration , database management , and information security . Augustine ’ s ability to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives and implement cutting-edge technologies has consistently resulted in increased operational efficiency , security , and competitive advantages for the organizations he has served . employer is ultimately the public , competing for talent on financial terms is difficult . So it is often this noble commitment to the public good , to serving communities and making a difference in the real world , that holds local government together .
“ The sense of fulfilment that you get from knowing your decisions will help the ordinary citizen ,” Boateng continues , “ is the reason why I stay in public service . It ’ s about giving back , and knowing your handiwork is preparing somebody to achieve the best they can with their life .”
Music heritage and a place in civil rights lore Memphis is the sort of city that people will know for a couple of things above most else . This vibrant city of more than 620,000 people , straddling the Mississippi river on the state ’ s western border with Arkansas , is world-renowned for its music culture . Out of the city ’ s thriving music scene of the 1950s and 1960s emerged some of America ’ s most celebrated recording artists – including Elvis Presley , Aretha Franklin , Johnny Cash , Al Green , B . B . King , Jerry Lee Lewis , and Otis Redding .
“ We want to make sure our front gateway is as resilient as it can be ”
AUGUSTINE BOATENG INTERIM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER , CITY OF MEMPHIS
116 January 2024