Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has announced that Datto founder and CEO Austin McChord will give the 2017 RIT commencement address. Austin is an RIT alumnus who serves on the university’s Board of Trustees.
RIT President Bill Destler said the university is honored to have McChord addressing its graduate. “Austin McChord embodies the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that is RIT,” Destler said. “We are so proud of all he has accomplished, and what he has brought back to the Rochester community. Our graduating students and their families will find his story inspiring.”
Austin’s ties with the community extend beyond his involvement with RIT. Recently, it was announced that Datto will expand our Rochester office with up to 200 new jobs as part of New York’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative.
To learn more about the commencement, head over to RIT.edu to read the full news release.