“Digital transformation” and “evolution” are words that best describe Dr. Colin Parris ’ impact on the tech industry. The GE Digital Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer helps industrial companies make strides in utilities, power generation, oil & gas, manufacturing, and aviation by working with world-class teams to develop new technologies and transformative products and services to enhance the customer experience. Parris has an extensive background working in the digital industrial space at powerhouse companies such as AT&T Bell Laboratories and IBM, where he worked on forward-thinking  digital technologies in the communications, retail, and banking industries. Now, at GE Digital, he’s championing solutions that accelerate business impact and scale digital transformation with breakthrough technologies and solutions, such as Digital Twin . Parris spoke with AfroTech to share his accomplished career journey and provide valuable advice for Black techies hoping to excel...