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Vision Statement
Vision Statement
The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT) will be known as the IT service provider of choice for customer agencies and trusted to guide digital investments for the State of West Virginia.
Authority and Responsibilities of the West Virginia Office of Technology Under the Chief Information Officer
Authority and Responsibilities of the West Virginia Office of Technology Under the Chief Information Officer
Develop a unified and integrated structure for information systems for all Executive agencies.
Establish, based on need and opportunity, priorities and timelines for addressing the information technology requirements of the various Executive agencies of state government.
Exercise the authority inherent to the Chief Executive of the State as the Governor may, by Executive Order, delegate to overrule and supersede decisions made by the administrators of the various Executive agencies of government concerning the design and management of information systems and the purchase, lease or acquisition of information equipment and contracts for related services.
Draw upon staff of other Executive agencies for advice and assistance in the formulation and implementation of administrative and operational plans and policies.
Recommend to the Governor transfers of equipment and human resources from any Executive agency and the most effective and efficient uses of the fiscal resources of Executive agencies, to consolidate or centralize information-processing operations.
Chief Information Officer
Heather AbbottWVOT SENIOR LEADERSHIP
WVOT SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Rebecca Ferrell
Administration Director
Donald Patterson
IT Support Chief Operations Officer
Leroy Amos
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeffery Whitman
Network/Mainframe
Deputy Chief Information Officer
WVOT Strategic Goals
WVOT Strategic Goals
Enhance Core Services - Increase efficiency, quality, resiliency, customer service, and security of It infrastructure; standardize and integrate as a service
Align Digital Information Strategy - Plan and align architecture, applications, and data for agency modernization and integration
Elevate Customer and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate, simplify, and accelerate interactions
Strengthen Organization - Align structure for purpose; improve internal capabilities; foster personnel growth
Evolve Financial Management and Establish Contract Management – Increase transparency; effectively plan, rationalize, and manage contracted relationships
Continue Improving Operational Governance - Expand framework of guidelines, decision-making forums, and process to actively manage services
WVOT Core Values
WVOT Core Values
People - Our most important resource is not technology but the people. Empowering them to succeed by promoting inclusivity, respect, and empathy.
Opportunity - Identify opportunities within challenges and leverage them to bring value, build relationships, and influence progress.
Creativity - Cultivate a culture of creativity by embracing ideation, innovation, and creation, while accepting failure as an essential ingredient of creativity.
Collaboration - Success is achieved through a collaborative workforce by leveraging the power of collaboration in problem-solving and building stronger teams.
Explore Our Vision
Explore Our Vision
Explore our vision for the future by viewing our 2025- 2030 Strategic Plan to see how we are shaping technology in West Virginia.
WVOT Resources and Opportunities
WVOT Resources and Opportunities
2025 Organizational Chart: View the structure of the organization.
Relevant Legislation: Explore the key legislative frameworks affecting WVOT.
Career Opportunities: Discover available roles and growth opportunities within WVOT.
Vendor Resources: Helpful links and information for vendors.
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