Brandon Rich

Brandon Rich is a higher education technology leader with deep expertise spanning software development, systems integration, business analysis, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, automation, and data strategy. As Associate Director for Enterprise Data & Integration Services at the University of Notre Dame, he leads efforts to strengthen and mature the institution’s integration architecture, helping position the university to navigate future technology changes with greater agility and resilience. Passionate about knowledge sharing and community building, Brandon regularly contributes to the higher education technology landscape through public speaking, peer workshops, and collaborative initiatives. He is the founder and organizer of the Notre Dame AI Forum, a university-wide event he launched in 2023 to foster dialogue and innovation around artificial intelligence. Brandon continues to play a key role in advancing AI strategy, collaboration, and service development at Notre Dame while helping shape conversations about the future of AI across higher education.