Michael Baker International Appoints Kieny as New Chief Technology Officer
KANSAS CITY, MO — Michael Baker International announces that Dan Kieny has joined the firm's Executive Leadership Team as Chief Technology Officer. Kieny is an Information Technology (IT) leader with comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction, energy, water, and manufacturing industries. In his new position, Kieny will lead the Information Technology Services Organization, which is responsible for all facets of the firm's technology. He assumes the role from Martin J. Miner, who is retiring after more than three decades in the industry.
"Dan comes to Michael Baker with 30 years of experience in IT, including several prominent leadership positions within our industry," said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker. "With an impressive background spanning all aspects of IT, including technology, innovation, and cybersecurity, Dan will be a valuable partner to us as he helps advance our technology and IT operations."
Kieny previously spent 12 years at MWH Global as the firm's Global IT Director and Global Innovation Director before serving four years at Black & Veatch as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer. He was then asked to lead the spin-off of Pivvot, a software company that delivers intelligent asset management systems to infrastructure organizations, and to serve as the company's CEO and President. Earlier in his career, Kieny held posts at Applied Theory, Infoimage, Mincom USA, IBM/Tivoli Systems, and First Data Corporation.
Kieny earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His leadership credentials include being ITIL certified and PROSCI Change Management certified, and he has served as a member of numerous client advisory boards, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and DXC Technologies.
People Midwest Contractor"Dan comes to Michael Baker with 30 years of experience in IT, including several prominent leadership positions within our industry," said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker. "With an impressive background spanning all aspects of IT, including technology, innovation, and cybersecurity, Dan will be a valuable partner to us as he helps advance our technology and IT operations."
Kieny previously spent 12 years at MWH Global as the firm's Global IT Director and Global Innovation Director before serving four years at Black & Veatch as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer. He was then asked to lead the spin-off of Pivvot, a software company that delivers intelligent asset management systems to infrastructure organizations, and to serve as the company's CEO and President. Earlier in his career, Kieny held posts at Applied Theory, Infoimage, Mincom USA, IBM/Tivoli Systems, and First Data Corporation.
Kieny earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His leadership credentials include being ITIL certified and PROSCI Change Management certified, and he has served as a member of numerous client advisory boards, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and DXC Technologies.