Rani Johnson

Rani Johnson

Chief Information Officer @ Workday

Tanium•San Francisco Bay Area, United States

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Experience26+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Chief Information Officer at Workday, leading the global IT organization and spearheading the company's AI-first transformation. Dynamic and results driven IT leader with a proven track record in driving business transformation and operational excellence. Develops technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives and leverages innovation to accelerate business agility and scale. Builds trusted partnerships with business stakeholders, customers and vendors. Cultivates high performing global teams that enable enterprise efficiencies. Passionate about leveraging AI to elevate human potential, unlock productivity, and foster a truly connected and collaborative workplace.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • TaniumCurrent
    May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • WorkdayCurrent
    Mar 2023–Present· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2023–Present
  • 2022–2023· 1 yr
    • Chief Information Officer
      2022–2023
  • 2020–2022· 2 yrs
    • Chief Information Officer
      2020–2022
  • 2017–2020· 3 yrs
    • Chief Information Officer
      2017–2020
  • 2013–2017· 4 yrs
    • Chief Information Officer
      2013–2017
  • 2012–2013· 1 yr
    • Information Technology (Project Office)
      2012–2013
  • 2008–2012· 4 yrs
    • Director, Technology
      2008–2012
  • Feb 2000–2008· 7 yrs 11 mos
    • Director, Technology
      Feb 2000–2008
  • 2000–Dec 2002· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Founder & Chief Operations Officer
      2000–Dec 2002

Education

BS

Electrical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

BS

Computer Science | General Engineering

Spelman College

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentProduct ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesBusiness ProcessSaaSSDLCSoftware Project ManagementUnixProgram ManagementCloud ComputingRequirements AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipProfessional ServicesEnterprise SoftwareBusiness Process Re-engineeringIntegrationPerl