Brian Kirkland
Arizona State University
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Brian Kirkland is the Chief Technology Officer for Choice Hotels International, Inc., a world's largest hotel company. With over 25 years of experience, he oversees the company's Information Technology organization and oversees IT strategy, infrastructure, and development. He has held key leadership positions at leading technology companies, GoDaddy, Media Temple, and Hewlett-Packard. Additionally, he has a strong background in software development and business administration. Kirkland holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in business administration from Arizona State University. He is a member of the Arizona Information Technology Authorization Committee and serves on the Board of Governors for Hospitality Technology Next Generation.
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Brian Kirkland is Chief Technology Officer for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies. In this role, he oversees the company’s Information Technology organization, and is responsible for leading overall IT strategy, infrastructure, development, all aligning with Choice’s business objectives.Mr. Kirkland joined Choice Hotels in 2015 as vice president of engineering, where he led engineering development and operations at the company’s Phoenix-based technology headquarters. Recently, Mr. Kirkland notably guided Choice’s efforts to successfully design and launch the industry’s first new global reservation system in 30 years, choiceEDGE.Prior to joining Choice Hotels, Mr. Kirkland held key leadership positions at leading technology companies, GoDaddy and Media Temple (acquired by GoDaddy in 2013), most recently serving as vice president of engineering. There, Mr. Kirkland helped integrate the company’s IT structure as well as directed engineering. Earlier in his career, he held various software development positions at Hewlett-Packard and Intel.Mr. Kirkland earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in business administration from Arizona State University. He is currently a member of Arizona’s Information Technology Authorization Committee (ITAC) and Arizona State University’s Executive Council for the Department of Information Systems. He also serves on the Board of Governors for Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG).
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Brian Kirkland's Professional Milestones
- Senior Director Of IT Internal Services (2009-01-01~2012-01-01): Developed and implemented comprehensive IT security protocols, ensuring compliance and enhancing IT infrastructure.
- Software Engineer (1998-01-01~1999-01-01): Developed cutting-edge software solutions, optimizing efficiency and driving successful project outcomes.
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