Caterpillar CIO Jamie Engstrom on AI, Data Strategy, and the Future of Smart Manufacturing

April 3, 2025

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Jamie Engstrom

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Caterpillar

Jamie Engstrom is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Caterpillar, where she leads a global team of over 2,200 IT professionals across 28 countries. With nearly 26 years at the company, Jamie oversees Caterpillar’s IT strategy, global infrastructure, risk management, cybersecurity, and enterprise data strategy. She works closely with Caterpillar’s Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technology Officer to deliver connected digital experiences across products and platforms. Jamie has held various leadership roles throughout her career, including international assignments, and is passionate about building a 100-year tech legacy aligned with Caterpillar's purpose.

Episode Overview

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

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