#703 A Deep Dive into Test and Measurement with Thomas Benjamin, EVP, CTO & Head of Platform and Analytics R&D for NI

Today we’re talking to Thomas Benjamin, EVP, CTO & Head of Platform and Analytics R&D for NI. We discuss the impact of the test and measurement industry in our current technological climate, the ways in which generative AI is making waves in test and measurement, and why Thomas looks at technology through the lens of making the world a better place..

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

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About Thomas Benjamin:

Thomas Benjamin is an innovative leader who has a passion for harnessing the power of our software and hardware systems to create real and unique value for our customers. As executive vice president, chief technology officer, and head of platform and analytics R&D at NI, Thomas is responsible for advancing NI’s software-driven business models for the test and measurement market. He is a champion for software-connected solutions that deliver the meaningful test data and insights our customers need so they can bring their products to market faster, more efficiently, and more reliably.

Thomas has extensive experience building software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud native solutions powered by APIs, data, and insights. Prior to joining NI, he served as the CTO and SVP of technology at SAP Ariba. His career has also included CTO and VP roles at General Electric and Emirates Group, and technology leadership roles at Visa, Walmart, and Oracle. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from The College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, India, as well as executive certifications from Stanford University, Singularity University, and Harvard Business School Online.

Thomas considers himself a lifelong learner. He’s an avid photographer and a dedicated volunteer and mentor in his Bay Area community, where he also enjoys spending time coding and experimenting with home automation.

About NI:

At NI, we Engineer Ambitiously. We celebrate creative problem solving. And we take our customer relationships to heart.

We believe in the power and potential of making connections—between people, ideas, and technology. In fact, connection is central to everything we do. We constantly challenge ourselves to find those connections because that’s what creates a path forward. This means bringing the right people together to build solutions that make a difference. It means combining fresh perspectives with new technologies to turn your vision into reality.

For more than four decades, we’ve set the standard in automated test and automated measurement systems. We’re proud to partner with the talented engineers and enterprises using our systems to solve the world’s most pressing technology challenges and build better businesses. From data and automation to research and validation, our tailored, software-connected approach is rooted in helping you engineer what’s next. As your trusted partner, we’re committed to helping you set your goals higher and reach them sooner.

We’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster. Let’s Engineer Ambitiously.