Janet Perna

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Janet Perna is a computer scientist known for her work in coordinating IBM's work in the field of databases.

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Education and career

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

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]

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  10. ↑ Fonseca, Brian (July 25, 2005). "IBM's Perna Retiring After 30 Years". eWeek; New York. Vol. 22, no. 29. p. 20.
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  13. ↑ Ann, Leslie (2018-03-23). "SUNY Oneonta To Rename Building In Honor Of Alumna". WZOZ 103.1. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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