Embarking on a journey from coding to leadership, Garima Srivastava, Vice President & Associate CIO at the University of California, San Francisco, epitomizes the evolution towards user-centric solutions. Initially immersed in software development, Garima observed firsthand the frustrations of users navigating interfaces designed without their perspectives in mind. This realization ignited her commitment to crafting solutions that not only met technical standards but also intuitively served the diverse needs of end-users. Embracing empathy and a broader strategic vision, Garima transcended her role as a coder to become a leader who champions holistic, user-centric approaches within her organization and beyond. Her story underscores the profound impact of prioritizing user experience in technology leadership, driving meaningful innovation and fostering inclusive solutions that resonate with diverse user communities.

Here’s more about Garima Srivastava

Always focused on the future and how to help achieve ambitious corporate objectives, I’m a business-minded technology executive offering 20+ years of experience, with recent specialization in healthcare. I bring to the table expertise in driving business-aligned IT strategy and vision coupled with a passion for innovation.

Enabling business transformation through technology implementation is where I excel. My background includes an extensive track record of improving efficiency, costs, productivity and security by leading the development and introduction of new systems, applications and other solutions.

One of the keys to my success is my ability to build cross-functional relationships and trust at all organizational levels. I work closely with stakeholders up to the C-suite and influence enterprise-wide business decisions by providing strategic technology insights. Building high-performing, customer-focused teams is also among my strengths.

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