Biography

Johnathon (John) Chapman recently retired from Chief Information Officer for Georgetown University in Qatar. He is also active in Internet2, the US national research and education network, chairing the Internet2 Middle East Regional Interest Group. He is a regular speaker across the Middle East on the topics of R&E advanced networks and technology in higher education. Mr. Chapman’s career spans more than 25 years in the field of information technology as an administrator, consultant, teacher, and technologist. Since 2000 he has lived in the Arabian Gulf where he has worked in higher education, government, and private industry. Prior to his career in information technology, Mr. Chapman was 20 years with the Canadian Weather Service. Mr. Chapman has degrees in computer science and business administration. He has special interests in global education networks, technology in education, and the management of service organizations in culturally diverse environments.