J Nick OTTO

CTO at Kimley-Horn

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

About J Nick OTTO

J Nick OTTO is CTO at Kimley-Horn. Location: Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States.

J. Nick Otto is a strategic technology executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across both public and private sectors. As CTO at Kimley-Horn, he is instrumental in driving the firm’s growth and innovation, leading product development, and shaping the company’s digital future. His influence also extends beyond the firm through active leadership on industry advisory boards and regional technology initiatives. Leadership at Kimley-Horn: Since 2016, Otto has led enterprise IT and product strategy for Kimley-Horn, managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and a portfolio of software products, contributing to the company's expansion to over 10,000 employees and a revenue exceeding $2 billion. Previous executive roles: He held senior IT leadership positions at SAS Institute, Red Hat, and Circuit City, focusing on global hosting, cloud security, business systems, and IT infrastructure. Industry recognition and affiliations: Otto was named North Carolina Technology Association’s Private Sector CIO of the Year in 2024, serves on Autodesk’s Executive Advisory Board, chairs the Triangle Technology Executives Council, and contributes to the American Association of IT Professionals.

Skills

  • Keynote Speaking
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Additional experience

  • Technology Leader | aka CIO / CTO

    Kimley-Horn

    August 2016 – December 2025

Education

  • , Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Reynolds Community College