Michael Allison

Chief Administrative Officer

Headshot of Michael Allison.

Michael Allison has over 25 years of IT experience of both private industry and state government. He has been with the Office of Technology Services since its creation in 2014, holding the title of Chief Technology Officer. Michael is currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer and oversees various operations within the organization. Previously, Michael spent time as Deputy Director of IT for Louisiana Workforce Commission. Prior to state government, he held the title of Vice President, Network Infrastructure, Operations, and Communications for a nation wide, publicly traded company.

In his current role as CAO, he is focused on increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiencies through defining and implementing operational best practices and smart technology. His personal core value, which he adopted early in his career, is “Practice Lateral Service.”

Learn more about OTS Administration.

Did You Know?

The Internet and the World Wide Web Aren’t the Same Thing

The internet is actually a group of networks connected to each other. The web is a way of sending and getting information on the internet.

Computers, Digital Devices, and Eye Strain

You may have heard that looking at a computer, smartphone, or other digital screen for long periods of time will permanently damage your eyes. Thankfully, this is not true.

Short History of the Web

Scientists at CERN, Europe’s nuclear research agency, first proposed the world wide web in 1989. It was designed for scientists to easily exchange information with each other across the world.

Page top

Testimonials

Headshot of Jarrod J Coniglio.

Jarrod J. Coniglio

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue

Working with OTS on launching the LDR website was a partnership that continues to pay dividends. OTS worked closely with us during development and after the site went live to ensure that it meets the needs of all stakeholders, including LDR staff, policymakers, tax professionals and individual and business taxpayers. The support they continue to provide is invaluable.
Dr. Rachel Veron Headshot

Dr. Rachel Veron

Executive Director, ULL Blanco Public Policy Center

We see OTS as a trusted partner in our effort to create a K20W+ longitudinal data system for public policy research in Louisiana. We know that whatever we need, we can find great support from OTS. From their Data Center Operations, InfoSec, we feel confident that they’re one of our greatest assets.