be procured and managed by the lines of business ,” she says . “ However , all apps are still managed under the purview of the overall governance process when it comes to contract renewals , compliance , spend and usage tracking . This allows for quicker time to market and efficiency .”
Yext is also working closely with San Francisco-based workflow management company , Pipefy . “ By using a tool such as Pipefy , we ’ ve been able to automate complex workflows in one unified platform with an easy-to-use interface ,” says Rayala .
Alongside her duties as CIO , Rayala serves as the executive sponsor of Yext ’ s Employee Resource Group ( ERG ), Embrace , which supports employees of colour and contributes to the broader inclusive culture behind Yext ’ s products — one that Rayala says she is very proud of .
As an executive sponsor , Rayala advises a core team of employees on events and activities and joins safe-space meetings to understand how employees are doing on the ground , especially when external events impact them .
Rayala says , “ Leaders should step outside of their daily work and dedicate time to learn
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