TechAmerica Foundation : The American Technology Awards: The Best of Technology and Government Dinner


The American Technology Awards: The Best of Technology and Government Dinner

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2012 Keynote

Kevin JohnsonKevin Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Juniper Networks, Inc.

Kevin Johnson joined Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors in September, 2008, after several years at IBM and more than 16 years at Microsoft. Johnson and his team are focused on fundamentally changing the experience and economics of networking through an ecosystem of innovation built on powerful, integrated software platforms. Under his leadership, Juniper’s revenue has steadily increased, growing market share in both enterprise and service provider sectors.

Johnson joined Juniper from Microsoft Corporation, where he served in a range of executive assignments. Most recently he was president of the Platforms and Services Division, the company’s largest division responsible for the Windows and online services businesses. Prior to that, he was group vice president of Microsoft’s worldwide sales, marketing and services. He began his career at IBM, working in the company’s systems integration and consulting business.

Johnson holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from New Mexico State University and has served on the board of non-profits focusing on technology and women’s career advancement. He was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). He is also a board member of Starbucks Coffee Company.

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