Alvina Antar, former CIO at Zuora, transformed the company's IT department by building a strategic, integrated technology framework that supports business growth and innovation. With a background of 17 years at Dell, Alvina leveraged her experience to develop a clear IT strategy at Zuora, aligning technology with business objectives and fostering partnerships across various departments. Her approach prevented IT from becoming an order-taker by proactively addressing the technological needs of different teams. Alvina's initiative, "Zuora on Zuora," utilized the company's own software internally, which not only improved operational efficiency but also allowed the IT team to contribute to product development and strategy by testing new features and providing feedback. This initiative helped Zuora transition to a single source of truth for data, streamlining processes and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration, ultimately leading to better customer insights and product innovation. Alvina emphasizes the importance of integrating systems and adapting to technological advancements to maintain competitive business strategies, highlighting the evolving role of CIOs in driving innovation and change within organizations.