Janet Perna is a computer scientist. She graduated with a degree in mathematics from SUNY Oneonta in 1970.[1], and shortly thereafter got a job at IBM as a programmer [2]. She quickly moved up the ranks at IBM, first moving to product development at IBM’s Santa Teresa Laboratory, then later appointed the general manager of the data management division and then finally was appointed as general manager of information management within IBM’s Software Group [2]. 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" [2]. After 31 years at IBM, she retired in 2006 [2] and continues to hold board positions on numerous software companies [3]. Currently, Janet is a member of the Bridge Growth Partners' Technology and Advisory Board, a director of Cloudmark, a member of the Foundation Board of Directors at SUNY Oneonta, and a co-founder of the Perna-Rose Foundation for Hope [3]

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  1. ^ "Science 1 Named for Alumna Janet R. Perna | SUNY Oneonta". suny.oneonta.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c d "WITI - Janet Perna". www.witi.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  3. ^ a b "Janet Perna". Solace. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  4. ^ 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.