Janet Perna
Janet Perna is a computer scientist known for her work in coordinating IBM's work in the field of databases.
Education and career
[edit]Perna grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York.[1] She graduated with a degree in mathematics from SUNY Oneonta in 1970,[2] and started teaching mathematics.[1] In 1974 she moved to California and got a job at IBM as a programmer. She worked first in San Jose, and then moved to IBM's Santa Teresa Laboratory. She later moved to the data management division, and then the information management group.[3][1] Projects she worked on included preparing the IBM Db2 for public release,[4] and encouraging IBM's 2001 purchase of the database company Informix Corporation.[5][6] Janet Perna was recognized as an industry leader for her contributions to IBM’s data management business. She played a crucial role in expanding IBM's data management into new, lucrative areas and setting industry standards.[7] By 2001 she was the most senior female executive at IBM.[8][9]
After 31 years at IBM, she decided to retire in 2006.[7][10][11]
Honors and Awards
[edit]During her time at IBM, Janet was inducted into the Women In Technology International Hall of Fame, was recognized by Information Week as one of the nation's "Top 10 Women in IT," and included among the thinkers and innovators on Sm@rt Partner's list of "50 Smartest People".[3]
Perna received an honorary degree from State University of New York at Oneonta in 2012.[12]
In 2018, SUNY Oneota re-named a building the "Janet R. Perna Science Building".[13]
In addition to these honors, Janet Perna has been recognized for her leadership in database management at IBM. She was named one of the “Top 50 Women to Watch” by Women in Technology International and received the "Leadership Award" from Computerworld. Additionally, eWeek awarded her the "Top 100 Most Influential People in IT" recognition. Her contributions were pivotal in IBM’s acquisition of Informix Corporation, further cementing her legacy in the tech industry.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Whiting, Rick (October 9, 2000). "Janet Perna: IBM". InformationWeek; Manhasset. No. 807. pp. 122–124 – via Proquest.
- ^ "Science 1 Named for Alumna Janet R. Perna | SUNY Oneonta". suny.oneonta.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b "WITI - Janet Perna". www.witi.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Desmond, John (August 1993). "'That lady in Toronto' pushing IBM's DB2/6000". Software Magazine; Newton. Vol. 13, no. 12. p. 96 – via Proquest.
- ^ Rogers, Amy (November 12, 2001). "Janet Perna, general manager, IBM Data Management Software". CRN : The Newsweekly for Builders of Technology Solutions; Westborough. No. 971. p. 126 – via Proquest.
- ^ Brown, Erika (October 15, 2001). Out of the blue. Forbes [New York, N.Y. : Forbes Inc.] pp. 98–99.
- ^ a b "WITI - Janet Perna". witi.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ a b Rghunathan, Anuradha (August 12, 2001). "From teacher to techie". The Times Herald-Record. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ O'Brien, James A. (2003). Management information systems : managing information technology in the business enterprise. Internet Archive. Whitby, Ont. : McGraw-Hill Ryerson. pp. 66–67. ISBN 978-0-07-090963-2.
- ^ Fonseca, Brian (July 25, 2005). "IBM's Perna Retiring After 30 Years". eWeek; New York. Vol. 22, no. 29. p. 20.
- ^ Scannell, Ed. "QandA With IBM's Janet Perna On Eve of Her Retirement | CRN". www.crn.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Richardson, Denise (21 May 2012). "IBM exec urges grads to seek their 'life's passion' and 'nurture personal relationships'". McClatchy - Tribune Business News; Washington – via Proquest.
- ^ Ann, Leslie (2018-03-23). "SUNY Oneonta To Rename Building In Honor Of Alumna". WZOZ 103.1. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
