AI and Automation Project Director
As the AI and Automation Project Director, Brian Moynihan leads cross-functional initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence and automation into Duke’s academic and administrative operations. He partners with schools, centers, and the Office of Information Technology to design, implement, and evaluate projects that improve efficiency, strengthen data-informed decision-making, and enhance the staff and student experience.
Prior to joining Duke in October 2025, Brian led enterprise technology and AI transformation projects in higher education and industry settings, including roles at UNC Chapel Hill and Lenovo. He is the author of AI Culture Shift: Frameworks to Elevate People and Transform Organizations, a guide to ethical and human-centered AI adoption. Brian holds an M.B.A. and Masters in Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Masters in Zen Buddhism from Miami University.