Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Redflex Traffic Systems, a company specializing in intelligent traffic management systems. He has a robust background in technology leadership, having previously held significant roles such as Senior Global Director of IT at Avnet, Inc., and various senior IT positions at Xerox and Fujitsu.23

Professional Background

• Career Start: Ajay began his career as a Software Engineering Manager at Oracle in 1992.
• Tata Consultancy Services: He worked as a Practice Head for Enterprise and ERP Applications from 1995 to 1997.
• Fujitsu Americas: From 1997 to 2001, he served as a Partner for CIO Advisory and Digital Transformation.
• Xerox: Joined in 2001 as a Senior Manager of Global IT Applications, focusing on digital eCommerce platforms.
• Avnet, Inc.: As the Global Senior Director of IT from 2004, he led digital transformation and cloud services initiatives.
• Verra Mobility: He served as the Global CIO from 2014 to 2019, where he developed high-performing IT teams and implemented best practices.
• KPMG US: Before joining Redflex, he was the CIO Advisory & Strategy Leader, focusing on IT strategy and digital transformation.12

Education and Certifications

Ajay holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and an MBA from Arizona State University. He has completed an Executive Leadership & Transformation Program at Stanford University and holds several certifications, including:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PROSCI Certified - Organizational Change Leader.12

His extensive experience and strategic insight make him a key figure in advancing Redflex's technological capabilities in traffic management.