This month, we shine the spotlight on Sean Settle, Portfolio Manager in the Enterprise Project Management Office. Sean is being recognized for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) Core Value of Teamwork.
For most people, the technology powering their daily lives is invisible—and that is exactly the point. It is only when systems work flawlessly do we forget the immense effort behind their creation.
Sean views himself as a vital part of the OIT operation’s vast and complex engine. “I’ve always seen my role as one component of a larger machine,” Sean explains. “Our people are incredibly skilled, bringing unique talents to the table every day. They prove that no role is too small to move the needle.”
Sean and his teams have turned complex hurdles into seamless digital services:
- Transforming DORA’s Public Utilities Commission - Gas Pipeline incident reporting, safety, and monitoring to secure Colorado’s energy future.
- Streamlining the DOC’s patient medical experience for dental and body imaging services—saving hundreds of hours in productivity and improving real-time care.
- Modernizing DMVA’s workforce management tools, ensuring our National Guard members remain mission-ready and focused on serving Colorado communities.
“These are everyday things most Coloradans take for granted,” Sean says. “But knowing OIT transformed those everyday problems into technical solutions gives you a profound sense of pride. We aren't just managing data; we're driving advancement.”
Sean’s leadership style is rooted in a philosophy of empowerment rather than micromanagement. When asked for the best advice he’s ever received, his answer is clear: Trust the talent.
“Believe in people and trust their ability to succeed,” Sean says. “I don’t delegate responsibility, but I delegate tasks to the best person for the job. If you give someone the final objective and trust their skills to get there, you foster morale and get the best results. Trust is the foundation of success.”
For Sean, the magic of the job lies in the diversity of the mission. By partnering with various state agencies, he stays engaged with the "inspiring people dedicated to keeping Colorado moving forward."
Sean’s passion for "fixing things" doesn't end when he logs off. Though his pre-parenting days were filled with project cars and motorcycles, his focus has shifted to a different kind of maintenance. “Free time with young children is valuable, so now I’m tinkering with appliances, the yard, or whatever I can find,” Sean laughs. “There’s always an excuse to buy a specialty tool or learn a new skill. Nothing beats the deep satisfaction of mending what is broken and building something with your own hands.”