Randy Arndt
About Randy Arndt
Randy Arndt is the Lead Developer and Technical Architect at Chevron, overseeing a global deployment of Ariba software products.
Title and Current Role at Chevron
Randy Arndt holds the position of Lead Developer and Technical Architect at Chevron. In this role, he manages a team of seven full-time Ariba developers. He is responsible for the global deployment of all Ariba software products, catering to a user base of over 57,000 users in 186 Business Units across more than 40 countries and 10 languages. Under his management, the Ariba Buyer application achieves over 11 million page hits per month and oversees procurement spend capture of more than $29 billion annually.
Previous Experience at Ariba
Before joining Chevron, Randy Arndt worked at Ariba from 1999 to 2004. During his five-year tenure, he served as Implementation Lead, Principal Consultant, and Managing Consultant. His roles at Ariba involved leading implementation projects and providing high-level consultancy services, contributing to the efficiency and success of Ariba’s solutions.
Career at Booz Allen Hamilton
From 1997 to 1999, Randy Arndt was employed at Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate and Senior Consultant. During his two years at the company, he provided consulting services and contributed to various strategic projects, helping clients improve their organizational processes and technologies.
Consultant Roles at SAIC
Randy Arndt began his consulting career at SAIC, where he worked from 1991 to 1994. As a Consultant, he provided expertise in various projects, supporting the development and implementation of solutions for the company’s clients.
Education and Academic Background
Randy Arndt has a comprehensive academic background. He earned an M.A. in European Studies & International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) between 1991 and 1993. He also holds a B.A. in International Relations and French from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, he has obtained certificates in Sciences Politiques from Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris and Litterature Francaise from Université de Paris IV (La Sorbonne).