Rama Kandala Email Address

Chief Information Officer -Optical Communications and Life Sciences

Corning Incorporated is a company involved in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

I am an IT executive with global multi-cultural experience who excels at leading senior technology leaders and solving complex business problems enabled by technology. I believe with Digital transformation every company is a technology company – I understand how technology can add value to a business. My team and I have successfully delivered several world class technology and digital solutions. I currently serve as board of Director for NC technology association (NCTA) and am an Active member of non-profit Apparo. Strengths: •I'm passionate about leadership and coaching technology professionals as they embark on their career and life.. I operate under the premise that “by building people you build solutions” this creates a differentiative competitive advantage for my company. Cross-functional leader who successfully inspires, mentors and motivates a team working collaboratively across an organization. Received the prestigious “People Development award” of the Corning. •A trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive management team and with customer for seamless integration of the Corning products •Successfully delivered several transformations and high visibility initiatives with high performance team. Specialties: ★ Strategic Planning ★ Digital Transformation ★ Digital ERP/S4HANA ★ Business and Technology Leadership ★ Budgetary and Financial Management ★IT Governance ★ M&A ★ Project Program Management ★ Manage Services ★ Cloud Application Management ★ Agile Software Development ★ Customer/ Vendor/ Stake Holder relationship ★ IP Protection ★ IS Security ★ SLA ★ Information Security ★ Data Governance★ Advanced Analytics/AI