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Idris Abdul-Zahir

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Deputy Chief Information Officer at City of Philadelphia
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Idris Abdul-Zahir is a Deputy CIO for the City of Philadelphia, leading business solution strategy, process innovation, and data governance. With over a decade of experience in public sector technology, he oversees enterprise IT operations and focuses on equitable digital transformation. He studied Business Management at Drexel University and MIS at Temple University.

Outside of his tech career, he is a dedicated civic innovator and spiritual leader, serving as the Resident Imam for a large Muslim congregation. He was appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs and Philadelphias inaugural Commission on Muslim Engagement, working to shape inclusive policy and foster community dialogue.

He is also an emerging filmmaker who produced a web series to challenge harmful stereotypes.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Public Sector Tech
As Deputy CIO for Philadelphia, he is focused on leveraging technology and innovation to build smarter, safer, and more efficient city services for residents.
Community Leadership
Serves as a Resident Imam, was named Imam of the Year, and actively participates in community initiatives, demonstrating a deep commitment to civic and spiritual guidance.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Deputy Chief Information Officer
City of Philadelphia
10-2022 - 10-2024
Chief of Staff
City of Philadelphia
2-2020 - 10-2022
Director of Information Technology
City of Philadelphia
7-2015 - 2-2020
IT Manager
City of Philadelphia
In the press

Media appearances

Leadership | Office of Innovation and Technology | City of Philadelphia. Featured in City of Philadelphia (official website)
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How the City of Philadelphia plans to use tech to drive change in government. Featured in Technical.ly
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Education
Business Management and Analysis
Drexel University
Management Information Systems
Fox School of Business at Temple University
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