Rate My Professor Gareth Wood

Gareth Wood serves as the IT Enterprise Architect in the IT Architecture department within the Information Technology Services division at the University of Otago. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Otago. In his current role, he designs fit-for-purpose IT solutions and delivers IT architecture guidance to support the university's diverse needs. Gareth develops sustainable IT strategies and comprehensive roadmaps that align precisely with the University's strategic objectives, ensuring robust support for teaching, research, and operational activities. As a key member of the Information Technology Services senior leadership team, he connects with the university community to guide digital technology usage, strategy development, and investment decisions.

Gareth Wood has contributed significantly to foundational university IT governance documents. He is identified as the IT Enterprise Architect in the Enterprise Architecture Charter (version 1.1, September 30, 2021). He authored the Information Technology Principles and Standards (version 2.0, September 19, 2023), which outlines principles for IT management and supports the University's 3PM project methodology. Additionally, he co-developed the University of Otago Cyber Security Framework (version 1.5, October 17, 2024) with Umair Zia, aligning incident response with organizational policies. Gareth serves on the Equity Advisory Committee, promoting welfare and equity initiatives. He is profiled in the University of Otago Media Expertise Database under Computer Science / IT, with contact details for media engagement. His efforts focus on innovation, efficiency, and modernization in IT architectures across university systems.