Jason Hunter
Senior PrincipalData Services Capability Lead
“With people as my top priority, my deepest value aligns with Attain Partners’ commitment to Be the Best. Recognizing that technology loses its significance without people, we strive for excellence. Embracing the wisdom of loving what you do and cherishing the people and environment you work in, as the old adage aptly states, makes it feel like you never really work a day in your life.”
Jason Hunter serves Attain Partners as the Senior Principal and Data Services Capability Lead for Attain Digital. Jason, an innovative and dynamic technical leader, has dedicated nearly three decades to Senior and Executive roles in enterprise IT development and management.
In his role, Jason is an innovator contributing to the growth and expansion of Attain Partners’ portfolio. Jason brings new ideas and approaches to foster collaboration and deliver cutting-edge innovation within our organization and for our clients. His focus is keenly directed towards understanding Attain Partners’ clients, their needs, and applying best practices in higher education management to resolve issues and recommend best-fit solutions. As a technical advisor, Jason works diligently to align projects and operations with client missions, visions, and values.
Jason’s experience includes significant tenures at Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and the Children’s Hospital of Denver. Most recently, he served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Vice President for the University of Colorado for almost ten years, where he played a pivotal role in leveraging the latest technology to optimize data intelligence and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Student Success, Recruiting & Admissions, Advancement, and data strategies (reporting, data warehousing), as well as marketing, campaigns targeting donors, alumni, and constituents. He founded the startup of the Octulu Corp. and continues making a mark in Higher Education-focused data strategies: migration & integration, using data exchange technology: innovating mesh/fabric, and forward-thinking data security and governance. With a decorated background as a U.S. Navy veteran, Jason’s commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in his military values.
Community Involvement
- The US Department of Veteran Affairs; Member, Volunteer, and Donor
- Neurofibromatosis Network Foundation; Member, Volunteer and Donor
- Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery, Supporter
Industry Involvement
- Salesforce Higher Education Advisory, Member (2018-2023), Contributor
- Salesforce Higher Education Partner, Contributor
- AWS Re:Invent, Tech U, Contributor
