He replaces acting CIO and Deputy Commissioner Dick Thompson, a former CIO for the state as well as the University of Maine system. The state has been without a permanent CIO since Jim Smith stepped down from the role in September in the face of a transition to a new governor.
Brittain, who has served as the associate CIO for the university system for the past four years, previously served as the executive director of IT services at the school’s Farmington campus for nearly two decades. Brittain also spent a year serving as the campus chief operating officer.
His LinkedIn profile describes him as having lead "large projects, organizational design and direction, and ensuring well-managed and close relationships exist with the campuses at all levels," as well as working to "(bridge) technology with strategic direction making IT more than a utility but a partner."
