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Tama Olver

Tama Olver joined Quantum as vice president and chief information officer in January 2000.

Tama is responsible for Quantum's global information services, applications, and operations. She is dedicated to ensuring that Quantum uses information technology effectively to maintain and grow its industry leadership.

Tama previously served as vice president and chief information officer of Informix Software and Amdahl Corporation.

Prior to her roles in Information Technology, Tama held positions at Amdahl Corporation, Remote Computing Corporation, and Control Data Corporation in product development. She led development of the earliest timesharing a computer graphics applications in the industry as well as pioneering data management solutions for investment and trading.

Tama has been named to the McGraw Hill Companies' list of the nation's "Top 100 Women in Computing for 1996" and named "Woman of Achievement in Science and Technology" by the Women's Fund of San Jose. She often participates as a guest speaker and panelist at conferences and trade shows. She is on the advisory board of Women In Technology International Foundation, the board of the Society for Information Management Silicon Valley, and the board of the Child Abuse Prevention Center of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.