He was named one of the HITEC 100 by the Hispanic Technology Executive Council and as One of the Most Influential Latino Professionals in the World by Hispanic Technology.
PRIOR LAKE, MN, December 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- José Martin Blanco has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Blanco is an experienced technology executive with a career spanning over two decades, which has been marked by significant contributions to information technology (IT) and digital solutions. As the senior vice president of IT at Wells Fargo Advisors and leader of the advisor field servicing division since 2023, he demonstrates his expertise in supporting and developing digital solutions for financial advisors.
Since joining Wells Fargo in 2015, Mr. Blanco has been critical in the institution's technological advancement. His role as the vice president of IT allowed for a 400% platform growth within just three years through lean IT operations. This significant growth clearly demonstrates Mr. Blanco's ability to drive technological advancements.
Mr. Blanco's impact extends beyond Wells Fargo. From 2010 to 2014, he led a transformative initiative as the director, chief architect, and IT strategy leader at GE Capital. This initiative significantly improved GE Fleet Services's net promoter score from -40 to +40 within three years, a testament to his ability to develop comprehensive digital strategies and build effective teams.
Mr. Blanco also found success as a senior business product manager at Best Buy Company from 2008 to 2010 and an eDiscovery program manager at GMAC-RFC between 2007 and 2008.
Academically, Mr. Blanco began with a bachelor's degree in information technology from Maracaibo, Venezuela. Subsequently, he garnered a Master of Science in computer science from Maharishi International University in 2006 and a Master of Business Administration in information management from Capella University in 2015. Mr. Blanco is also certified as a project management professional by the Project Management Institute (PMI), further enhancing his ability to lead complex projects and drive organizational success.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Blanco is actively involved in various industry and civic organizations. He is a member of the PMI, the Westchester Association for Computer Science and Computer Machinery, the Hispanic Technology Executive Council (HITEC), and the Society for Hispanic Engineering Professionals. Mr. Blanco is also affiliated as the co-chair of the Chief Information Officer Executive Summit at Evanta, a Gartner Company, since 2019, has been the head soccer coach at Eden Prairie Soccer Club since 2018, and has been chairing the Latin Team Member Network at Wells Fargo and co-chairing the chief data officer role at Evanta since 2014.
Mr. Blanco's hard work has been recognized with several awards, including being named one of the HITEC 100 by the Hispanic Technology Executive Council and as One of the Most Influential Latino Professionals in the World by Hispanic Technology. His insatiable curiosity and commitment to excellence continue to drive his professional journey, making him a respected figure in the technology and financial services industries. Eager for the future, Mr. Blanco envisions becoming a chief information officer, where he can positively influence global progress through modernization and streamlined processes.
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