Dan Maranan is the Executive Director of the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator at Washington University in St. Louis, where he leads the university’s bold initiative to transform its digital domain. In this role, Dan is driving a strategic reimagining of how digital technologies such as AI empowers research, learning, and operations—amplifying the capabilities of faculty, students, and staff across disciplines.
A seasoned engineering leader and software architect, Dan has directed award-winning development teams and delivered enterprise-scale solutions recognized for their impact and innovation. His leadership combines deep technical expertise with a vision for how AI and digital technologies can reshape research and learning for the next generation.