Sanjay Sood is a seasoned IT executive with deep expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence. As CDW’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Sanjay leads the company’s technology vision, digital transformation, and AI strategy, driving innovation across the organization.

With a career that spans leadership roles at HERE Technologies, YP, and AT&T Interactive, Sanjay has introduced disruptive technologies in fields such as mapping, autonomous driving, big data, and online advertising. His work has been featured in Forbes and Bloomberg, and he was named to Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 list.

Sanjay holds a Ph.D. and BS in Computer Science from Northwestern University and serves as an advisor for the MBA Program at the Kellogg School of Management. He also holds over a dozen patents in machine learning, information retrieval, and digital mapping, reflecting his leadership in cutting-edge technology.