Kevin Johnson
Chief Technology Officer | Driving Digital Transformation & AI/ML Innovation in Energy | CIO/CTO
- Role
- Chief Technology Officer at Rockcliff Energy
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Johnson
Visionary technology executive with over a decade of experience leading digital transformation in the energy industry. I specialize in aligning technology strategy with business priorities to unlock growth, improve operational resilience, and deliver measurable enterprise value.At Vital Energy, I lead a 40-person IT organization that has executed a full cloud migration, modernized ERP systems, and introduced AI/ML capabilities that drive real-time insights and exception-based operations. My approach blends technical depth with strategic foresight, ensuring every initiative advances organizational goals while creating long-term competitive advantage.Recently spearheaded GenAI adoption at Vital Energy, delivering tools for drilling and production optimization, multi-well analysis, and automated back-office processes such as invoice approvals. These initiatives saved multiple hours per engineer per week and streamlined enterprise workflows.I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and serving as a trusted partner to executive leadership and boards. With advanced degrees in MIS and Data Science and multiple executive-level certifications, I bring both business and technology fluency to complex transformation initiatives.
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
2008 — 2012
Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - MS, Management Information Systems, General
2018 — 2021
Oklahoma State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
2017 — 2019
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