AfroTech Conference 2026

Jahid Khandaker

Chief Information Officer, GE HealthCare

Track Future of Work

Biography

Jahid Khandaker is CIO at GE HealthCare, leading enterprise digital and technology strategy, including AI and data. He oversees technology platforms and systems, enterprise and product security, SaaS, and global shared business services. Previously SVP and CIO at Western Digital, he led global IT strategy and operations. In 23+ years, he has held leadership roles at IBM and Hitachi, guiding transformations such as unifying three legacy companies on one platform. He holds degrees in information systems, computer science and mathematics from Hawaii Pacific University. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he serves on Lindsay Corporation’s board.

Sessions

  1. Future Ready Workforce: Driving Engagement, Reskilling, and Global Innovation Presented by GE HealthCare

    Thu, Nov 5, 8:50 AM – 9:50 AM CT

    Track Future of Work

    Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what it takes to prepare a workforce for AI-driven change—and how People and Technology leaders can work together to build skills, enable adoption and strengthen the talent pipeline.

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