ashark@gmu.edu

Dr. Alan R. Shark is the Vice President Public Sector Engagement and Executive Director of the CompTIA Public Technology Institute (PTI) in Washington DC since 2004. He is a Fellow of the National Academy for Public Administration and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership. He is as Associate Professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. Prior he was Associate Professor of Practice at Ruger’s School of Public Affairs and Administration

He is also the host of the popular bi-monthly podcast, Comptia Sharkbytes.

Dr. Shark’s thought leadership activities include keynote speaking, blogging, and is the author or co-author of over 12 books including the nationally recognized textbook “Technology and Public Management” now in its second edition, as well as CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties.