Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director of the Information Technology Department, City of Seattle
Rob Lloyd is transforming how cities serve their communities through human-centered technology. As Chief Technology Officer for the City of Seattle, he orchestrates a $290 million technology portfolio and leads 650 innovators in pioneering smart city solutions that have made Seattle a national model for digital transformation in local government.
Previously, as San Jose's deputy city manager for Transportation, Aviation and Technology, Rob managed a $1.5 billion portfolio and workforce of over 1,000. His achievements include launching an award-winning digital inclusion initiative connecting 100,000 residents to broadband services and developing the nation's first municipal AI ethics framework.
Throughout his 20-year career across four states, Rob has earned over 40 national honors, including recognition as a two-time Government Technology "25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers" honoree and three-time StateScoop City Executive of the Year. His human-first approach to digital transformation has established a new standard for how cities leverage technology to create more inclusive, sustainable communities.