Charles Westra is a professional with experience in the field of education and information technology. With a Bachelor's degree in Music Teacher Education from the University of Indianapolis, Charles has worked as a Band Director at multiple school districts, handling administration, planning, development, and recruitment of instrumental music activities. Currently serving as a System Administrator and Information Technology Staff at MSD of Lawrence Township, Charles' previous roles include Information Technology Specialist at Goshen Community Schools.
Current role
CTO & Commissioner of the Office of Technology & Innovation at City of New York
Director Intellectual Prop & Innova Office of Technology Commercialization at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Assistant Director, Intellectual Prop&Inn Office of Technology Commercialization at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director, Office of Technology Commercialization at Kentucky Innovation Network
Assistant, Office of Technology Commercialization, New Venture Development at Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2)