Joe Perez
Senior Systems Specialist / Team Leader, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Joe Perez, a transformative figure in IT, HHS, data analytics, and higher education, holds advanced degrees, including a doctorate in education with dual minors in computers and theology. From educator to a distinguished IT career, he has thrived in roles like Business Intelligence Specialist at NC State University and Senior Systems Specialist/Team Leader at the NC Department of Health & Human Services. As fractional CTO at CogniMind, he drives innovation and efficiency.
Featured several times on Times Square billboards and ranked Top 10 Global Thought Leader on Thinkers360 for three consecutive years, Dr. Perez?s influence is undeniable. An Amazon best-selling author with multiple #1 New Releases, more than 21,000 LinkedIn followers, multiple magazine columns, and numerous certifications to his credit, he?s a much sought-after international keynote speaker and data viz/analytics expert. A recipient of the IOT Industry Insights 2021 Thought Leader of the Year award and named Gartner Peer Community?s 2023 Ambassador of the Year, he frequently speaks at numerous global conferences, expanding his reach to more than 20 countries across the globe and earning recognition by several highly-esteemed Thought Leader communities. Moreover, Dr. Perez was recently inducted into the United Nations Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians and was selected to be a Distinguished Fellow in the Public Sector Network's Future Government Institute.
Passionate about teaching, he inspires excellence as a speaker, workshop facilitator, podcast guest, and conference emcee. He dedicates time to his family, contributes through musical talents, and engages in community service via his church?s Spanish and military ministries, where his monthly military newsletter, The Patriot News, has gained widespread recognition. His commitment to innovation, relentless drive, and unwavering integrity define Dr. Joe as an exceptional leader.
Featured several times on Times Square billboards and ranked Top 10 Global Thought Leader on Thinkers360 for three consecutive years, Dr. Perez?s influence is undeniable. An Amazon best-selling author with multiple #1 New Releases, more than 21,000 LinkedIn followers, multiple magazine columns, and numerous certifications to his credit, he?s a much sought-after international keynote speaker and data viz/analytics expert. A recipient of the IOT Industry Insights 2021 Thought Leader of the Year award and named Gartner Peer Community?s 2023 Ambassador of the Year, he frequently speaks at numerous global conferences, expanding his reach to more than 20 countries across the globe and earning recognition by several highly-esteemed Thought Leader communities. Moreover, Dr. Perez was recently inducted into the United Nations Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians and was selected to be a Distinguished Fellow in the Public Sector Network's Future Government Institute.
Passionate about teaching, he inspires excellence as a speaker, workshop facilitator, podcast guest, and conference emcee. He dedicates time to his family, contributes through musical talents, and engages in community service via his church?s Spanish and military ministries, where his monthly military newsletter, The Patriot News, has gained widespread recognition. His commitment to innovation, relentless drive, and unwavering integrity define Dr. Joe as an exceptional leader.