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Cisco Sanchez is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Qualcomm. Under his leadership, Qualcomm has seen significant advancements in its IT infrastructure, supporting the company's ambitious growth plans.
Who is the CIO of Qualcomm?
With a career marked by strategic innovation and leadership, Cisco Sanchez serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Qualcomm. His journey to this pivotal role includes a series of impactful positions where he honed his expertise in IT and digital transformation. At Qualcomm, Sanchez leads a global IT organization, driving initiatives that support the company's expansion into new markets such as automotive platforms and IoT.
His approach emphasizes a business model first strategy, fostering agility and speed in a complex technological landscape. Under his guidance, Qualcomm's IT infrastructure has evolved to meet the demands of a rapidly growing tech industry.
Work History
Before joining Qualcomm, Cisco Sanchez built an impressive career with a series of impactful roles at various organizations. His work history includes:
- Qualcomm - SVP & CIO of Qualcomm (2021 to Present)
- FedEx - Senior Vice President - FedEx Ground IT Systems (2018 to 2021)
- FedEx Services - Vice President - Enterprise Foundational Services (2014 to 2018)
- FedEx Express EMEA - Managing Director EMEA (2010 to 2014)
- Pathways - Mentor (January 2012)
- FedEx Services - Technical Architect (1997 to 2010)
Education History
Cisco Sanchez's educational journey laid a strong foundation for his illustrious career in IT and digital transformation. He began his academic pursuits at Colorado State University, where he studied Computer Information Systems with a focus on Computer Architecture from January 1994 to January 1998. Building on this solid undergraduate experience, Sanchez furthered his education at Colorado Technical University, earning a Master of Computer Applications (MCA). This advanced degree equipped him with the specialized knowledge and skills that have been pivotal in his various leadership roles across the tech industry.
When did Cisco Sanchez join Qualcomm?
Joining Qualcomm on November 1, 2021, Cisco Sanchez took on the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Since then, he has been instrumental in driving the company's IT strategy and supporting its ambitious growth plans. As of now, Sanchez has been with Qualcomm for nearly two years, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance the company's technological infrastructure and expand its market reach.
