I have always had a passion for science and technology and applying them in solving some of the greatest challenges facing business, society, and the world. I am a champion for technical innovation and a collaborative leader who enables teams to make an impact. I also care deeply about inspiring and enabling the next generation of diverse scientists, engineers, and business leaders.Throughout my career and in various roles including research, development, product management, strategy, operations, and IT – I have driven technical innovation. As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at IBM, I led a global team of nearly 12,000 employees whose mission was to create a productive environment for IBM’s 250,000+ employees worldwide and to deliver the future of IT. Drawing on over two decades of technology leadership experience, my focus has been to accelerate digital transformation, optimize employee experience, and ensure the value of disruptive technologies like hybrid cloud and AI are realized. Previously, I was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IBM Research and Vice President for Impact Science. As COO, I led the IBM Research transformation to increase impact, extend technical eminence, and improve the operational efficiency of the division. As a leader, I believe in the power of mentoring teams and individuals, because it fosters openness, productivity, and solution-focused thinking. I am deeply invested in how organizations create better and more equitable workplaces by addressing bias, enhancing diversity, cultivating company culture, and advancing work/life balance. I am a member of the Board of Directors at Regeneron, the Board of Trustees at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), the Inclusion and Diversity External Advisory Board at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the U.S. Council for Inclusive Innovation. Previously, I was a member of various IBM leadership teams -- the IBM Acceleration Team, Technology Team, Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, Policy Advisory Committee, AI Ethics Board, and Hispanics @ IBM Advisory Board.I earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a B.S. from Yale University, both in applied physics, and completed the IBM MicroMBA program. I hold more than 63 U.S. patents and have been recognized with various industry awards.A prolific writer, I have authored over 60 technical publications including a book and book chapters. I also enjoy writing a blog called ‘Mother of Invention’ at mother-of-invention.net where you can read my musings on science and technology, family life, diversity, innovation, and business.