Alex Pujols is CTO and Vice President of Solutions Engineering in Cisco's Global Partner Sales organization, where he sets technology strategy and leads co-innovation across an ecosystem responsible for nearly 90% of Cisco's $57 billion in annual revenue. At a moment when AI is redefining what technology can do, his Global Partner Engineering team plays a critical role in helping partners convert Cisco innovation into customer-ready solutions and measurable business outcomes.
Alex has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, pairing deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, common-sense approach to building high-performance engineering organizations that align technical strategy with partner and customer success. He has founded global initiatives that accelerate technology innovation and adoption across Cisco's global ecosystem. His leadership is grounded in a simple conviction: innovation only matters when it can be understood, trusted, adopted, and delivered at scale.
A researcher as well as an operator, Alex holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from National University, where his work explored emergence within quantum neuromorphic systems. He is a senior member of the IEEE and ACM and a recognized voice on ethical AI, open-source software, and responsible innovation. He speaks regularly at industry and academic events, serves as a strategic advisor and guest lecturer to multiple science and engineering colleges, and mentors founders of early-stage AI startups as they build and scale their businesses.
A Texas native, Alex lives in the Greater Houston area with his family and enjoys hunting and fishing in the great outdoors.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day, celebrated on July 16th every year, recognizes the positive contributions of AI technology to humanity and encourages discussions about its ethics. This event is an opportunity to celebrate AI's history and evolution, with Cisco playing a significant role.
Partners are empowered to harness Cisco’s open platform by leveraging APIs and solutions while carving out their own niche in the market. The mission at the core of Cisco’s Partner Innovation Challenge is to drive unparalleled customer experiences through innovation, choice, and exceptional people.
World Creativity & Innovation Week annually celebrates problem-solving within the realms of economic, social, and sustainable development. It provides an ideal platform to showcase Cisco’s Global Partner Engineer ecosystem, which holds a central role in communicating Cisco’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) differentiation.
In the spirit of Women’s History Month and National Science & Engineering Week, we're thrilled to amplify the voices of some extraordinary women from Cisco’s Global Partner Engineering team. They are driving our business and industry forward, accelerating progress and growth for Cisco, our partners, and our mutual customers.
Fresh from another impactful Cisco Live EMEA, the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable. AI stands as a new frontier for businesses, a beacon of innovation in our swiftly evolving landscape. On Partner Day, I addressed a packed room of our partners, delving into Cisco's decade-long journey with AI.
For Cisco and its Global Partner Engineering (GPE) team, the success of our partners and customers is synonymous with our own success, and as we stride confidently into 2024, Cisco’s commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial partnership with our esteemed global partners remains unwavering.
Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment—and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco's sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge. It's an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable innovation flowing from the exceptional talent within our partner community.
The full might of Cisco's energy was on display at IMPACT, resonating with strength and an unyielding determination to win. We stand in the perfect position not only to strive but to thrive, as evidenced by the remarkable progress, collaborative efforts, and concrete roadmaps that are already shaping our future.