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Eric H.

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Director of Technology and Innovation and CTO at City of Tampa
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

Eric Hayden is the Director of Technology & Innovation for the City of Tampa, where he has served since 1986. With an MBA from Saint Leo University, his expertise includes disaster recovery, large-scale systems, and IT security. He was a finalist for the 2026 Florida ORBIE Awards for his outstanding technology leadership.

Outside of his government role, Eric has an early background in visual storytelling and is a talented artist, working with pencil and charcoal. He has illustrated his wifes poetry for family milestones, blending his artistic skills with his personal life. He won a National Scholastic Gold medal for mixed media art in high school.

Interesting fact: Eric has held at least six different IT roles during his extensive 38-year tenure with the City of Tampa.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director of Technology and Innovation and CTO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Eric shows up

Good Listener
Fair-minded
Example Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Public Sector Tech
As CIO for a major city, he focuses on modernization, AI safety, and delivering citizen-centric IT services for over 400, 000 residents.
Data-Driven Governance
Under his leadership, Tampa joined the Bloomberg Philanthropies' City Data Alliance to foster a data-driven culture and improve transparency.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director of Technology and Innovation and CTO
City of Tampa
1-2024 - 6-2024
Interim Director of Technology & Innovation
City of Tampa
6-2007 - 1-2024
Infrastructure Services Manager
City of Tampa
In the press

Media appearances

Eric Hayden | Director of Technology and Innovation and CIO, City of Tampa. Featured in Government CIO Outlook (Europe)
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Eric Hayden | Director of Technology and Innovation and CIO, City of Tampa. Featured in Government CIO Outlook (Top 10 City Govt CIOs 2024)
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Education
2010 - 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Saint Leo University
1993 - 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Saint Leo University
Social presence
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Influence (I)

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