Dr. Joe Perez

Dr. Joe Perez is a powerhouse in the IT and higher education worlds, with 40-plus years of experience and a wealth of credentials to his name. From Business Intelligence Specialist at NC State University to Senior Systems Analyst/Team Leader at the NC Department of Health & Human Services (and fractional CTO at CogniMind), Perez is at the forefront of innovation and process improvement. With more than 17,000 LinkedIn followers and a worldwide reputation as a keynote speaker, data viz/analytics expert, and Amazon best-selling author with multiple #1 new releases, Perez is a highly sought-after resource in several fields. He speaks at numerous conferences each year, reaching audiences in over 20 countries, and has been inducted into and highly ranked by several prestigious Thought Leader communities, earning a place as the 2023 Gartner Peer Community Ambassador of the Year in Data & Analytics. When not working, he shares his musical talents and gives back to his community through involvement in his church's Spanish and military ministries.