KARLTON D. JOHNSON

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Tech Score: 75/100

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Software Technology Evidence

3 mention(s) identify KARLTON D. JOHNSON as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 2021-07-19 Karlton D. Johnson has served as a director of Microchip since April 2021. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of DeLaine Strategy Group LLC, a strategic advisory practice providing counsel to C-suite leaders in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors. A decorated combat veteran, Mr. Johnson previously served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq, and in his final posting, served with distinction as the Senior U.S. military executive/CIO and lead cyberspace expert adviser to the 4-star Commander at United States Forces-Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea. In 2014, Mr. Johnson retired from U.S.A.F. Active Duty as a Colonel after 26 years of honorable service, and he has held senior leadership roles within the Fortune 500 marketplace. Additionally, he serves in senior leadership positions on other private Boards, and he holds several Master’s Degrees and executive Graduate Certifications from various institutions to include George Washington University, National Defense University, West Virginia University, ISACA and the U.S. government. He has a background as a Chief Information Officer and senior U.S. military executive and lead cyberspace expert adviser, with expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise communications technologies, indicating technical skills related to software and programming.
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 2023-07-07 He is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq, and served as the Senior U.S. military executive/CIO and lead cyberspace expert adviser to the 4-star Commander at United States Forces-Korea. He holds several Master’s Degrees and executive Graduate Certifications from various institutions including ISACA. Has significant expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise communications technologies, served as Chief Information Officer and lead cyberspace expert adviser in military roles, and holds several Master’s Degrees and executive Graduate Certifications including from ISACA, indicating technical skills relevant to software and cybersecurity.
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 2024-07-08 • 2023 to Present - Board of Directors, Microchip Technology Inc. • 2016 to 2022 - President and CEO of Enevate Corp., a privately held corporation that develops fast-charging and high-density battery technology for the electric vehicle market • 2011 to 2014 - Executive Vice President and General Manager- Broadcom Corp.’s Mobile and Wireless Group • 2004 to 2011 - Executive Vice President and General Manager/ Sr. Vice President and General Manager- Broadcom Corp.’s Wireless Connectivity Group Education: • M.E. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University • B.E. in Electrical Engineering from State University of New York at Stony Brook • 2023 - Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute He has a background in cybersecurity oversight, electrical engineering degrees, and executive roles in technology companies, indicating technical expertise relevant to programming and software.

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Filing Date Source Excerpt
2021-07-19 Karlton D. Johnson has served as a director of Microchip since April 2021. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of DeLaine Strategy Group LLC, a strategic advisory practice providing counsel to C-suite leaders in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors. A decorated combat veteran, Mr. Johnson previously served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq, and in his final posting, served with distinction as the Senior U.S. military executive/CIO and lead cyberspace expert adviser to the 4-star Commander at United States Forces-Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea. In 2014, Mr. Johnson retired from U.S.A.F. Active Duty as a Colonel after 26 years of honorable service, and he has held senior leadership roles within the Fortune 500 marketplace. Additionally, he serves in senior leadership positions on other private Boards, and he holds several Master’s Degrees and executive Graduate Certifications from various institutions to include George Washington University, National Defense University, West Virginia University, ISACA and the U.S. government.
2022-07-14 Mr. Johnson served as CIO and lead cyberspace expert adviser, with senior leadership roles in aerospace and defense, but no mention of programming or software engineering.
2023-07-07 He is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq, and served as the Senior U.S. military executive/CIO and lead cyberspace expert adviser to the 4-star Commander at United States Forces-Korea. He holds several Master’s Degrees and executive Graduate Certifications from various institutions including ISACA.
2024-07-08 • 2023 to Present - Board of Directors, Microchip Technology Inc. • 2016 to 2022 - President and CEO of Enevate Corp., a privately held corporation that develops fast-charging and high-density battery technology for the electric vehicle market • 2011 to 2014 - Executive Vice President and General Manager- Broadcom Corp.’s Mobile and Wireless Group • 2004 to 2011 - Executive Vice President and General Manager/ Sr. Vice President and General Manager- Broadcom Corp.’s Wireless Connectivity Group Education: • M.E. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University • B.E. in Electrical Engineering from State University of New York at Stony Brook • 2023 - Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-16