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Randy Volkin

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Corporate Fellow at University of Houston-Downtown
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Randy is a technology executive with over two decades of experience in the oil and gas and residential construction industries, notably with Occidental Petroleum and as CIO for Perry Homes. He specializes in M&A integrations, AI-driven transformations, and large-scale ERP programs. He holds an MBA from the University of Houston.

He has a passion for developing future leaders, reflected in his work as a Corporate Fellow at the University of Houston-Downtown. In this role, he develops MBA curriculum and instructs working managers on applying data, analytics, and AI in their organizations, demonstrating a commitment to practical education.

Randy is a two-time finalist for the Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Award, once in 2023 and again in 2025.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Corporate Fellow
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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AI & Data Transformation
His career focus involves deep strategic and hands-on knowledge of data management, analytics, and AI, including implementing enterprise AI strategy and governance at Perry Homes.
M&A Integration
He has extensive experience executing dozens of M&A integrations, carve-outs, and Transition Services Agreements (TSA), including some of the largest transactions in the oil and gas sector.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Corporate Fellow
University of Houston-Downtown
3-2022 - 7-2026
Chief Information Officer
Perry Homes
8-2018 - 3-2022
Vice President Business Systems
Oxy
10-2014 - 8-2018
Director, Information Services
Oxy
2-2013 - 10-2014
Manager Midstream Systems
Oxy
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Education
Bachelors
University of Houston
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
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