Archana Vemulapalli will continue her work in technology in
a global networking management role.
Washington D.C.'s former chief technology officer, Archana
Vemulapalli, has taken a position as IBM's general manager of networking
service, StateScoop has learned.
After announcing her resignation in November, Vemulapalli
closed out two years of service in Mayor Muriel Bowser's Cabinet, completing
her final day with the District on Jan. 5.
At IBM, the company says Vemulapalli will lead worldwide
network services business "securely delivering agile, resilient, and
intelligent networks for public and private sector clients across the
globe."
During her time in government, Vemulapalli was recognized as
a thought leader, and in 2017 was awarded by StateScoop with its Golden
Executive of the Year Award and was also named one of StateScoop's Top 50 Women
in Tech.
At IBM, a company spokesperson said, Vemulapalli will
continue to work in a publicly visible role, continuing to speak at events and
serve as an active proponent for women in technology.
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