.New Mexico has actually called Manny Barreras as the state's brand-new CIO, the governor's workplace announced.This visit comes after greater than a year where the post was actually held by an acting CIO. Barreras previously acted as Motorola Solutions' senior region profile supervisor for New Mexico and also El Paso, Texas. While with the provider, Barreras was actually associated with securing a deal to execute a significant broadcast body upgrade for the New Mexico Department of Information Technology-- the team he'll currently helm.Barreras' career features much more than 20 years in specialized purchases, advertising control as well as social connections. He possesses a Bachelor of Company Management in advertising from New Mexico Condition College." Manny Barreras is actually an exceptional leader with a tried and tested record in steering ingenious options as well as providing crucial interaction devices for public protection," New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham mentioned in a statement. "His substantial adventure as well as deep-seated understanding of the challenges facing condition and regional companies create him the optimal individual to lead the Team of Information Technology. I am actually confident that under his leadership, New Mexico will definitely continue to advance our modern technology framework to much better provide our areas." Barreras formally became CIO on Sept. 9, taking over from Raja Sambandam.New Mexico's CIO duty has moved palms a handful of times in latest years. In 2021, then-CIO John Salazar surrendered for individual main reasons. A handful of months later on, then-CISO Sambandam occupied the post in an interim capacity. Sambandam came back to his CISO duty in June 2022, when the state produced Peter Mantos to act as CIO. Mantos left behind a year eventually for a brand new role in the guv's office, "looking after IT-related exclusive ventures for governor-led projects," per the state. Sambandam once more intervened as functioning CIO following Mantos separation, an article he held until this newest visit.