Jae Sook Evans is the Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Oracle, where she is responsible for accelerating the company's IT cloud transformation across thousands of environments. With over 20 years of experience in various industries, Evans also serves as the Executive Vice President of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Platform Services, leading the development and support of OCI's commercial systems and core platforms.
Who is the CIO of Oracle?
Jae Sook Evans, Oracle's Global Chief Information Officer, has an extensive background in various industries, including e-commerce, enterprise cloud, online gaming, retail, and telecommunications. Before joining Oracle, she worked at Walmart for five years as the Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure Engineering and Operations, where she led a significant internal overhaul that included a sweeping update of the company's application estate and a major cloud migration to its own cloud platform. Evans' unconventional path to becoming a CIO, with hands-on experience in infrastructure and application modernization, has given her valuable insights into the aspirations and pain points of Oracle's customers. In addition to her technical achievements, Evans is passionate about diversity and inclusion, serving as the executive sponsor of D&I for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and actively participating in Oracle Professional Asian Leadership and Women in Tech events.
Work History
- Oracle: Chief Information Officer, EVP (March 2020 - Present)
- Walmart: SVP, Global Infrastructure Engineering and Operations (June 2018 - April 2020)
- Walmart: VP, Global Technical Engineering and Operations @WalmartLabs (October 2015 - June 2018)
- Saba Software: SVP Global Cloud Operations (January 2012 - October 2015)
- Electronic Arts: Sr. Director, Online Infrastructure and Operations (September 2008 - January 2012)
- Macrovision: Director Infrastructure Ops (February 2007 - August 2008)
- WebEx: Director, Network and Telephony Services (June 2000 - January 2007)
Education History
Jae Sook Evans holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. These educational experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in business and management, complementing her extensive technical expertise and leadership skills in the technology industry.
When did Jae Sook Evans join Oracle?
Jae Sook Evans joined Oracle as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President in March 2020. Since then, she has been responsible for accelerating the company's IT cloud transformation and leading the development and support of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's commercial systems and core platforms. As of now, Evans has been with Oracle for over two years, contributing her extensive experience and expertise to the company's growth and success.