Founding Executive Leadership
Dr. Donovan A. Miles, DIT
Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Donovan A. Miles is an engineering and technology executive, entrepreneur, and humanitarian leader whose multidisciplinary experience spans industrial engineering, enterprise technology architecture, executive management, financial systems, and organizational development.
His professional background combines academic scholarship, internationally recognized technical certifications, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service.
Academic Qualifications
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)
Walden University
EXECUTIVE MASTER'S DEGREE
Executive Master of Science in Management of Technology
University of Pennsylvania
School of Engineering and Applied Science
and The Wharton School
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Pratt Institute
Cum Laude
Engineering Innovation & Leadership
Pioneering Production Engineering at Häagen-Dazs
Among his notable engineering accomplishments, Dr. Miles designed, developed, and installed the first yogurt production line for Häagen-Dazs worldwide.
The approximately $1.7 million capital project, associated with the company's hard-frozen yogurt product line, was completed on schedule and within budget.
His broader engineering experience includes production systems development, manufacturing modernization, process optimization, operational efficiency improvements, and capital project management across major food and consumer products organizations.
Enterprise Technology Leadership
International Business Machines (IBM)
At IBM, Dr. Miles served as Chief Engineer and Integration Architect, providing technical leadership and architectural oversight for complex enterprise technology engagements representing approximately $900 million in aggregate contract value.
His responsibilities included enterprise architecture, systems integration, infrastructure modernization, cloud technologies, technology strategy, and solution delivery for major international organizations.
Entrepreneurship & Institutional Leadership
Skyhigh Information Services, Inc.
Dr. Miles previously served as Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President of Skyhigh Information Services, Inc., contributing to financial management, business development, technology infrastructure, and the delivery of technology-enabled services.
Vector Technology Institute
He also serves on the Board of Governors of Vector Technology Institute in Kingston, Jamaica, reflecting his commitment to technical education and institutional development.
Certifications, Honors & Affiliations
Professional Certifications
- Master Certified IT Architect — The Open Group
- IBM Architect Professional Certification — Level 2
Academic Honors & Memberships
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Walden University
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Pratt Institute — Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA)
Research & Applied Innovation
Dr. Miles' current work includes exploring artificial intelligence, large language models, financial systems innovation, healthcare information processing, and medical technology development.
These interests support the Foundation's wider objective of applying technology, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration to practical humanitarian and community challenges.
Vision for CASSM Foundation Global
As Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of CASSM Foundation Global, Dr. Miles applies his engineering discipline, technological expertise, and executive leadership to humanitarian and community-focused initiatives.
His vision is to build an institution that integrates humanitarian service, scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and measurable community impact through partnerships, applied research, and sustainable programme development.