Danny Nguyen, a collaborative IT leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education technology, currently serves as Director of Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) at UNC-Chapel Hill. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in security. A UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, Danny has served the University in various staff, faculty, and leadership roles.
With a strong background in IT operations, strategic planning, and cross-departmental collaboration, Danny specializes in infrastructure modernization, application development, and digital service delivery. He has led numerous high-impact initiatives, including mobile app redesigns, federal compliance implementations, and large-scale system upgrades. Known for his servant leadership style,
Danny builds trusted relationships across Student Affairs, Finance and Operations, central IT, the UNC System Office, and local municipalities.