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Chris Fodera
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Chris Fodera

Senior IT Director Qualcomm

Chris Fodera is an accomplished executive leader with more than 20 years of distinguished technical and strategic experience in the information technology industry. His diverse background spans IT directorship, program management, and the design of secure enterprise architectures, enabling him to guide complex organizations through periods of transformation and growth.

Throughout his career, Chris has established a proven record of delivering mission-critical objectives while streamlining operations and reducing overhead. Known for his proactive leadership style and creative problem‑solving abilities, he consistently drives innovation, cultivates high‑performing teams, and implements solutions that strengthen organizational resilience.

Chris holds an active Top Secret – Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph, underscoring his long-standing commitment to security and operational integrity. He earned a Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology, further grounding his leadership in deep technical expertise and advanced strategic insight.

With his blend of executive vision, technical acumen, and operational excellence, Chris Fodera continues to make a substantial impact across the IT landscape.

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CIO 100 Leadership Live Los Angeles
Data Is the Advantage: How CIOs Build Trust, Fluency & Enterprise Readiness
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2:45 - 3:20 pm
Every executive believes data matters. Fewer agree on what to do about it and even fewer get it right. In this session, C-level leaders share how they are elevating data from a fragmented technical asset into a trusted, enterprise-wide advantage. The discussion focuses not only on tools or architectures, but…
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