Lauren States

Lauren States being interviewed

Lauren States (born 1956) is a former Chief of Technology[1] and then Vice President of Strategy and Transformation for IBM's Software Group Sales Division.

Life

States was born in 1956 and she originally intended to be an actuary. However she learnt to program in COBOL and discovered a gift for technology.[1] She has a degree in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[2]

She joined IBM as a trainee and worked her way up as an engineer resisting the invitations to become a manager.[1]

States was inducted into the Women In Technology International Hall of Fame in 2014.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Forbes interview
  2. 1 2 Women in Technology International Hall of Fame page


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