Cristina Johnson
CIO and Vice President, IT for NI (now part of Emerson)
- Role
- Vice President Information Technology at NI (National Instruments)
- Location
- Pittsburg, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cristina Johnson
As Vice President of Information Technology for the Test & Measurement group (formerly National Instruments) within Emerson, I lead global IT strategy and execution with a focus on delivering measurable business value. I partner closely with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with core company objectives, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across the enterprise.During a recent acquisition, I led all IT-related activities—successfully integrating systems and consolidating vendors to achieve significant cost savings while ensuring business continuity. With over 20 years of experience, I bring a proven track record of building high-performing teams, establishing enterprise architecture practices, and delivering scalable, customer-centric solutions.I’m passionate about translating complex business needs into actionable technology strategies, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, and mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. Known as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, I specialize in IT governance, business applications, and digital commerce—poised to guide organizations through their next phase of technological evolution.
Experience
Vice President Information Technology
May 2024 — Present
Leader of the IT Test & Measurement group (formerly National Instruments) within Emerson. Responsible for aligning with stakeholders to ensure IT delivery of business value on core company strategies. Executive responsible for IT-related activities during a successful company acquisition, ensuring seamless integration, minimal disruption, and optimal synergies.
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
1997 — 2000
Skills
- R&D
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Labview
- Automation
- Testing
- Product Development
- Electronics
- Product Management
- Engineering Management
- Systems Engineering
- Data Acquisition
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Software Development
- Strategy
- Embedded Systems
- Integration
- Management
- Research and Development (R&D)
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