Jyoti Dharna
About Jyoti Dharna
Jyoti Dharna is the Senior Director of Product and Platform Acceleration at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2020. With over 15 years of experience in digital solutions and project leadership, she has held various roles at companies such as Monsanto, Bayer, and The Climate Corporation.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Jyoti Dharna serves as the Senior Director of Product & Platform Acceleration at Benson Hill, a position held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the development and enhancement of digital solutions that streamline complex systems. Her leadership is centered on implementing effective strategies that align with the company's goals in agricultural technology.
Previous Experience at Monsanto Company
Jyoti Dharna has extensive experience with Monsanto Company, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as an Application Developer & Business Analyst in 2004, later becoming the Business Engagement Lead for R&D IT from 2004 to 2011. She then served as the IT Strategy & Operations Lead for R&D Breeding from 2013 to 2016, and as the Sales & Marketing Business Engagement Lead for US Commercial IT from 2011 to 2013.
Experience at The Climate Corporation
From 2016 to 2019, Jyoti Dharna worked at The Climate Corporation as the Designed Field Research and Analytics Lead. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing research initiatives and analytics that supported the company's agricultural technology objectives.
Role at Bayer
Jyoti Dharna held the position of Automation and Pipeline Connectivity Lead at Bayer for one year, from 2019 to 2020. Her work focused on enhancing automation processes and improving connectivity within the company's operational pipelines.
Education and Expertise
Jyoti Dharna earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in delivering digital solutions for complex systems, emphasizing simple design and implementation. She is recognized for her ability to thrive in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.