Aurora CIO Ram Tyagi Resigns to Pursue Other Work

Tyagi, who led Aurora's IT department for 19 months, has left the city's top technology post, with deputy CIO Jeff Anderson handling daily operations.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in People

Aurora CIO Ram Tyagi Resigns to Pursue Other Work

Aurora, Illinois Chief Information Officer Ram Tyagi has resigned from his position, with his departure taking effect on a Monday. Tyagi resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Why it matters

The departure leaves a leadership gap in the city's IT department, which manages Aurora's technology operations. The city will need to hire a successor to fill the CIO role.

Tyagi was appointed CIO in May 2025 and served about 19 months before resigning. The IT department, which has 43 full-time employees and a reported $17.2 million budget, has not named a permanent successor.

The players

Ram Tyagi

Tyagi previously served as vice president and head of investment operations technology at Harris Associates before joining Aurora as its chief information officer.

Jeff Anderson

Anderson is Aurora's deputy chief information officer and is currently overseeing the city's IT department on a day-to-day basis.

Brian Caputo

Caputo serves as Aurora's chief operating officer and is providing executive oversight of the IT department during the leadership transition.

The details

Tyagi resigned to pursue other opportunities, and his resignation took effect on a Monday. Deputy CIO Jeff Anderson is managing day-to-day IT department operations while Chief Operating Officer Brian Caputo provides executive oversight until the CIO position is filled.

May 2025: Ram Tyagi was appointed Aurora's CIO.
June 2017: Michael Pegues began leading the Aurora IT department.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Tyagi's resignation took effect.

Leadership Continuity

Tyagi's exit follows Michael Pegues's tenure leading Aurora's IT department from June 2017, making this the second top-level change in the department's leadership in recent years. The city is now relying on existing deputy and executive staff to bridge the gap until a permanent CIO is named.

Residents who rely on city technology services may see temporary changes in how IT requests are handled while Deputy CIO Jeff Anderson oversees operations. The pace of any city technology projects could shift until a new CIO is in place.

The takeaway

Leadership transitions in municipal IT departments often rely on deputy staff to maintain continuity, so city services usually continue while a permanent executive is recruited. Residents can watch for an announcement naming Tyagi's successor.