Rani Katz

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VP CIO, Gen AI & Cloud Transformation Leader, Global Strategic Manager at Amdocs at Amdocs

Raanana, Center District, Israel

Overview

Rani Katz is the VP CIO at Amdocs, where he leads global initiatives in Generative AI and cloud transformation. With a career rooted in steering large organizations through technological evolution, he has a track record of driving innovation in R&D and DevOps. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from The Open University of Israel.

Outside of his executive role, Rani is a passionate spinning fisherman, often starting his day at 5 AM to pursue his hobby. He sees a connection between his personal interests and professional expertise, advocating for the use of technology to solve real-world problems like environmental conservation.

He believes AI could be the key to better predict and manage fishing, ensuring the practice is sustainable for the future.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI
A core part of his professional identity and role, he recently championed a 'Fusion Generative AI Ideathon' with his teams in India to foster innovation.
Cloud Strategy
He leads cloud transformation at Amdocs and recently represented the company at the AWS Summit in Tel Aviv, highlighting the successful partnership between the two firms.
Team Motivation
He recently sponsored the Amdocs 'THRIVE' leadership program in Manila, expressing inspiration from the team's energy and skills in engagement and motivation.

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Work History

2-2020
VP CIO, Gen AI & Cloud Transformation Leader, Global Strategic Manager at Amdocs at Amdocs
6-2019 - 3-2020
Head Of Cloud Journey at Bank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים
12-2012 - 5-2019
CIO, Intelligence Unit IDF at Idf
2010 - 2012
Chief Operating Officer at IDF
2008 - 2010
Software Department Manager at IDF

Education

2006 - 2009
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The Open University of Israel
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - BS from The Open University of Israel

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Insights For Selling To Rani

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rani is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rani

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rani move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Rani take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Rani

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