James Forrester

James Forrester is the CTO and AVP of Information Technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, he co-leads an enterprise IT division of 500+ professionals supporting six hospitals and 225+ outpatient locations. Jim oversees infrastructure, technology architecture, and enterprise data analytics, ensuring the stability of systems critical to clinical, research, and educational missions. He is a key driver of digital transformation, currently focusing on AI and machine learning to enhance healthcare delivery while maintaining rigorous security and operational excellence.