Phil Stasko

Interim Chief Information Officer

Phil Stasko is the Interim CIO at West Virginia University. He joined Information Technology Services in December 2024 as Executive Director of Product Management, bringing 28 years of IT product development and management experience.

Stasko's expertise includes IT governance, cloud computing, enterprise software, and risk management. He has led large-scale technology initiatives for federal agencies and private organizations, modernizing enterprise systems, implementing Agile and DevOps practices, and introducing AI-driven solutions that improved efficiency and reduced costs.

Previously, Stasko served as Director at AnaVation, LLC, partnering with FBI executives to align technology with mission objectives. His earlier roles at MSM Security Services and Apex Companies, LLC included leading cloud migrations, enterprise CRM integrations, and cybersecurity compliance for high-security environments.

Stasko holds a master's in technology management from the University of Maryland University College and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He is a Certified Scrum Master and holds a CompTIA Security+ certification.