Sanjay Gupta

Sanjay Gupta currently serves as the Secretary and State CIO for the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, managing IT services for over 60,000 users across 35 state agencies. With extensive experience in technology leadership, Sanjay has held key positions such as Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review and Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration, where significant transformations and innovations were achieved. Sanjay's former roles also include Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at both the International Code Council and Heidrick & Struggles, as well as a Managing Partner at Gartner, highlighting a strong background in IT strategy, digital transformation, and operational improvement across various industries. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, an MS in Engineering from Wayne State University, and a BS in Engineering from Punjab Engineering College.