Biography

Leo Howell is a visionary information security leader who is passionate about the "I" in IT as he believes that data leveraged as a strategic asset is a major competitive benefit to any organization. Leo has over 25 years of service in IT and is the current chief information security officer for Georgia Institute of Technology where he practices his balanced approach to cybersecurity - stop the “bad” guys and empower our stakeholders to carry out the organization’s mission. Previously, Leo served as the chief information security officer for the University of Oregon and before that multiple leadership roles in security and audit at NC State University. Leo received double major B.Sc. in Computer Science and Electronics from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and his MBA from NC State University. Leo is a Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a proud member of the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma. On sunny days, Leo can be found outdoors fishing, camping or just enjoying nature.