Dec. 2, 2024–Dala Alphonso, a technologist and executive with over 25 years of experience, has been named President and CEO of AIM Institute.
Alphonso has served as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Energy Integration at Greysoft Technologies for the past two years. Alphonso developed technology roadmaps, governance, and policies to transform energy, finance, and intergovernmental agencies. He led strategy, consultation, and IT services to optimize digital and human capital investments in the organization’s ongoing projects.
“We welcome Dala Alphonso to the AIM Institute. Dala’s extensive background in technology and leadership roles in IT services positions him well to take AIM to the next level in building the tech talent pipeline in our region. He has creative ideas to continue to help deliver the array of AIM programs and services that help individuals from all walks of life connect with tech or improve their technological expertise,” said AIM Institute of Board of Directors Chair Ashok Fichadia.
“I am excited to be part of the AIM Institute and contribute to expanding the tech talent pipeline in our region. I wholeheartedly support AIM’s mission to cultivate a robust and diverse tech community, as I am dedicated to fostering the development of the people in my network and beyond,” Alphonso stated. “I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the AIM team and stakeholders to promote AIM’s objectives, which focus on effectively linking individuals with technology to enhance their personal and professional growth while bolstering our tech resources in the region.”
Prior to Greysoft Technologies, Alphonso served as Vice President of Information Technology and Interim Chief Technology Officer for Prodigy in Salt Lake City, Utah; Director of IT, Application Delivery at Omaha Public Power District; and Director of IT and Human Resources Information Systems with Datraserve.
In his recent positions, Alphonso has spearheaded impactful initiatives and achieved notable results in cybersecurity excellence, enhancements to IT infrastructure, leadership in digital transformation, cost optimization, vendor management, and global collaboration.
Alphonso holds a Master of Science in Management from Bellevue University and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University.