Baltimore names Leyla Bayram Layman as new CIO
12 March 2025
by Jonathan Andrews
Baltimore City has appointed Leyla Bayram Layman as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), following the departure of Todd Carter, who has taken on the role of Vice President of Business Technology at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
Layman previously served as Chief of Staff at the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology (BCIT). In this role, she worked on various technology and operational initiatives, including Baltimore’s Language Access Plan, which aims to improve digital services for non-English-speaking residents. She now steps into the CIO position at a time when the city is focusing on improving its IT infrastructure and digital services.
According to BCIT, its goal is to “provide sustainable infrastructure and technology to support and enhance city agencies, communities, and businesses.” Layman will oversee these efforts as she takes on the department’s leadership.
Carter, who became Baltimore’s CIO in 2019, has joined NERC, where he will be responsible for IT strategy, systems, and operations related to the bulk power system across North America. His work at BCIT included overseeing the city’s response to a ransomware attack in 2019 and implementing remote work infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BCIT describes its mission as engaging “all city agencies, businesses, and residents to design, build, and implement technology that creates a safe, thriving, and smart city.” During his time as CIO, Carter worked on modernisation efforts and cybersecurity improvements in line with this mission.
With Layman now leading BCIT, the city’s IT department will continue to focus on modernising infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital access. The leadership change comes as Baltimore works on long-term technology projects and service improvements.
Carter’s move to NERC highlights the intersection between public-sector technology leadership and infrastructure-related industries. His experience in Baltimore’s IT operations will now inform his work in the energy sector.
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