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Rani Johnson, Workday

Guest Author

Rani Johnson is CIO of Workday. She oversees global IT, with responsibility for the internal deployment of both third-party tools and Workday products. Prior to Workday, Rani served as CIO of Cloud Software Group, CIO of TIBCO, SVP and CIO of SolarWinds and CIO at the Lower Colorado River Authority. Rani began her career interning at NASA Johnson Space Center, and holds degrees in electrical and general engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Spelman College.

CIOs

Why CIOs must lead AI experimentation, not just govern it

The drumbeat for AI is deafening. We’re surrounded by a mix of hype, fear and intense pressure to do something with this technology that seems to be advancing at the speed of light. For CIOs and enterprise technology leaders, the path forward can seem murky and fraught with the risk of missteps. But I believe the greatest risk isn't getting it wrong; it's waiting for a “perfect” AI strategy while the world races ahead. Real impact with AI doesn't start with flawless, grand designs. It begins with access, trust and a commitment to hands-on learning.

Rani Johnson, Workday