Rama Kandala

Rama Kandala is a seasoned IT executive with over two decades of experience at Corning Incorporated, where current roles include CIO of Optical Communications and Life Sciences, IT Director for Division IT of Optical Connectivity Solutions, and Chief Solutions Architect. Responsible for managing a $3.0 billion revenue division across 15 countries, Rama has led initiatives in ERP and CRM strategy, overseeing an annual budget exceeding $40 million and managing a global team of over 100. Previous positions include PMO Head at Corning Cable Systems and IT Manager within Corning Shared Services. Rama's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy from the National Institute of Technology Raipur and a Master's in Engineering with a focus on Process Manufacturing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.