.New Mexico has called Manny Barreras as the state's brand-new CIO, the governor's workplace announced.This consultation comes after more than a year where the post was actually held through a behaving CIO. Barreras recently functioned as Motorola Solutions' senior area profile supervisor for New Mexico as well as El Paso, Texas. While along with the provider, Barreras was associated with getting a deal to do a major broadcast unit upgrade for the New Mexico Team of Infotech-- the division he'll right now helm.Barreras' occupation features greater than 20 years in specialized sales, advertising and marketing control as well as social relationships. He possesses a Bachelor of Organization Administration in advertising and marketing coming from New Mexico Condition University." Manny Barreras is an exceptional innovator with an effective track record in driving impressive solutions and delivering crucial interaction systems for public protection," New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham said in a declaration. "His comprehensive adventure and deep-seated understanding of the difficulties facing state and also local area agencies make him the suitable individual to lead the Division of Information Technology. I am confident that under his leadership, New Mexico will definitely continue to progress our innovation framework to better offer our neighborhoods." Barreras officially became CIO on Sept. 9, taking over from Raja Sambandam.New Mexico's CIO duty has changed palms a handful of times in current years. In 2021, then-CIO John Salazar surrendered for personal explanations. A few months eventually, then-CISO Sambandam used up the post in an acting capacity. Sambandam returned to his CISO function in June 2022, when the state brought in Peter Mantos to function as CIO. Mantos left behind a year eventually for a brand new part in the guv's workplace, "overseeing IT-related exclusive ventures for governor-led campaigns," every the condition. Sambandam again stepped in as acting CIO adhering to Mantos retirement, a post he kept until this newest session.