Cisco Sanchez · Enterprise Product & Engineering Leader
Enterprise Product & Engineering Leader: AI, SaaS, Digital Transformation
I help Fortune 100 boards, CIOs, and founders ship autonomous operations SaaS, govern AI responsibly, and modernize digital platforms. After leading global transformations at FedEx and Qualcomm, I now advise on AI operating models, human-centered engineering rituals, and measurable value creation.
Need executive alignment on AI roadmaps, CIO-level storytelling, or product playbooks that land change? I combine telemetry, design, and culture to make technology strategy believable for operators, investors, and frontline teams.
Chief Information Officer, The Armstrong CompanyFormer Chief Product Officer, XOPSFormer Global CIO, QualcommSVP & CIO, FedEx Ground
Enterprise services
AI transformation, CIO advisory, and digital operations programs.
Every engagement blends product craft, operating telemetry, and narrative. Explore how I partner with founders, boards, and large-scale operators, then contact me for enterprise SaaS advisory.
Enterprise Technology & AI Leadership
As Chief Information Officer of The Armstrong Company, I lead enterprise technology strategy, AI adoption, and digital operations for the organization. I continue to advise Fortune 100 operators on platform architecture, AI governance reviews, and CIO playbook design—drawing on lessons from XOPS, Qualcomm, and FedEx. Contact Cisco for enterprise AI advisory services.
- Enterprise technology strategy
- AI governance
- Digital operations leadership
Enterprise AI & CIO Advisory
As Global CIO for Qualcomm, I led a 3,000+ engineer organization through agile adoption, AI enablement, and secure data-platform modernization. Today I coach CIOs and COOs on scaling permissible AI, hybrid clouds, and product-operating rituals—enterprise AI advisory services built for Fortune 100 expectations. Contact Cisco for enterprise AI advisory services.
- CIO coaching
- AI transformation strategy
- Digital operating models
Logistics & Digital Transformation
At FedEx Ground I scaled technology for a $30B logistics network, launching Sunday delivery and telemetry for 800+ facilities. I now advise industrial, logistics, and public sector teams on large-scale digital transformation and workforce enablement—logistics digital transformation consulting that blends product craft with operational telemetry. Contact Cisco for logistics digital transformation consulting.
- Digital supply chain automation
- Workforce platforms
- Telemetry & analytics
Experience
Executive experience & milestones in SaaS, AI, and digital transformation.
From building autonomous operations SaaS to scaling AI programs across fabs and logistics networks, each milestone delivered measurable value. Explore the highlights below, then book enterprise advisory time.
2026—Present
Chief Information Officer, The Armstrong Company
Leading enterprise technology strategy, AI adoption, and digital operations for The Armstrong Company.
2025—2026
Chief Product Officer, XOPS (Autonomous Operations SaaS)
Built telemetry-driven AI assistants and governance playbooks adopted by Fortune 100 CIOs, driving 20% faster incident resolution across multi-cloud estates. Explore the Inside the XOPS Control Center story for more context.
2021—2024
Global CIO, Qualcomm (AI & Digital Platform Transformation)
Led 3,000+ engineers, deployed AI copilots across fabs, and delivered hybrid-cloud modernization that accelerated revenue programs by 28%. Read the Qualcomm CIO playbook for takeaways.
2018—2021
SVP & CIO, FedEx Ground (Logistics Modernization)
Scaled Sunday delivery, launched telemetry for 800+ facilities, and enabled contract driver optimization saving $250M in operating cost. See the FedEx Sunday delivery case study for details.
2014—2018
VP, FedEx Services (Enterprise Platforms & Automation)
Delivered next-gen shipment applications, consolidated global platforms, and codified automation practices adopted across FedEx business units.
Built & Shipped
Products and platforms I've architected and delivered.
From enterprise logistics SaaS to developer tools and field compliance platforms — 13 products across 3 categories, most in production.
Enterprise
DispatchPro
Last-mile dispatch and route execution platform.
Field Teams
StormGuardPro
Construction stormwater inspection & compliance — all 51 US permits.
Builders
GoURL
Codeless mobile deep linking for Amazon, Instagram, TikTok and more.
Builders
Ramola
AI executive assistant with email, calendar, voice, and native apps.
About
About Cisco Sanchez: Technology Transformation Leader
I started as a FedEx developer, became a global architect across Brussels and Latin America, and ultimately served as CIO for $30B+ businesses. Today I advise on technology advisory programs, enterprise automation, AI governance, and the rituals that keep large engineering teams shipping.
Whether you need a board-ready strategy, an enterprise automation playbook, or an interim product leader, I bring telemetry, human-centered design, and executive change management to every room.
- Lead with quantified outcomes—like the 25% productivity gain at Qualcomm that unlocked 3M+ lines of AI-generated code.
- Pair autonomous tooling with responsible governance; every AI program I run includes ethics reviews and data-privacy guardrails.
- Scale humans, not bureaucracy: 800+ FedEx technologists and 3,000 Qualcomm engineers operated on shared narratives and rituals.
Content Hub
Content Hub: AI transformation podcasts, stories, and case studies.
Explore interviews and field notes on autonomous operations SaaS, CIO playbooks, and digital transformation metrics. Each story includes practical takeaways you can apply now—when you're ready for hands-on help, contact me for enterprise AI consultation.
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Open contentExecutive advisory contact
Contact for Executive Advisory & Enterprise AI Consultation.
Request enterprise AI advisory, autonomous operations SaaS consulting, or CIO advisory for Fortune 100–scale transformations at contact@ciscosanchez.com. I respond within one business day with next steps, whether that's a working session, fractional leadership, or a board briefing.
Enterprise AI consultationcontact@ciscosanchez.com
Executive advisory, AI governance reviews, SaaS strategy
LinkedIn for updateslinkedin.com/in/ciscosanchez
Content hub drops, keynote availability, live sessions