Caterpillar CIO Jamie Engstrom on AI, Data Strategy, and the Future of Smart Manufacturing
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) - A podcast by Metis Strategy
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Caterpillar is celebrating 100 years of innovation—and it’s just getting started. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High welcomes Jamie Engstrom, CIO and SVP of IT at Caterpillar, to discuss how the industrial giant is evolving through data strategy, digital transformation, and customer-centric innovation. Jamie shares her insights on leading a global IT organization of 2,200 professionals, the company’s customer-back mindset, and how Caterpillar leverages AI, telematics, and real-time analytics to support over 4 million assets across the globe. From smart manufacturing to supply chain modernization and condition monitoring systems, Jamie explores how Caterpillar is shaping the next century of industrial excellence. Key topics include: Caterpillar’s enterprise-wide data strategy and AI integration The role of IT in supporting 1.5M+ connected machines Supply chain optimization with predictive analytics Strategic CIO-CDO collaboration and leadership development Creating a sustainable future through smart infrastructure
