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Alex Hempton, PMP, AICP

Commander · DISC type D
Chief Innovation Officer & Director, Performance & Analytics (previously Acting Director) at The City of San Diego
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Alex Hempton is the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of the Performance & Analytics Department for the City of San Diego. He focuses on people-centered innovation, utilizing data and technology to enhance city services for residents and improve tools for employees. He notably launched and scaled the Citys award-winning "Get It Done" platform.

Outside of his primary role, Alex is deeply involved in urban planning, having served in leadership roles, including Treasurer, for the San Diego section of the American Planning Association. A UC San Diego alumnus, he is committed to community betterment and professional development within the planning community. He also enjoys cycling to work.

He previously worked with Apple Computer as an independent publisher and was once named Innovator of the Year by the Citys Development Services Department.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Innovation Officer & Director, Performance & Analytics (previously Acting Director)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Alex shows up

Strong-Willed
Risk-Taker
Very Quick

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Alex cares about

People-Centered Innovation
His work is explicitly focused on using data and technology to simplify government operations and improve the resident experience.
Civic Technology
He led the development and launch of the "Get It Done" mobile and web platform, a key initiative for resident interaction with the City of San Diego.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Innovation Officer & Director, Performance & Analytics (previously Acting Director)
The City of San Diego
12-2020 - 5-2024
Deputy Director - Technology & Innovation, Performance & Analytics Department
The City of San Diego
8-2016 - 12-2020
Program Manager - Technology & Innovation, Performance & Analytics Department
The City of San Diego
1-2014 - 12-2017
Treasurer
American Planning Association San Diego
6-2010 - 12-2013
Membership Director
San Diego American Planning Association
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2016
Certification
UC San Diego
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts
UC San Diego
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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