Organized by the US-based International Data Group (IDG), the CIO100 Awards honors senior technology executives who drive innovation and transformative change in their organizations.
Santos’ recognition highlights his leadership in revolutionizing Converge’s network infrastructure and solidifying its position as a technology leader in the region.
“This award reflects the leading position Converge takes among technology companies not just in the Philippines but in the region. It also speaks volumes about the dedication of the Network Transformation Group in ensuring Converge’s world-class fiber infrastructure stands out,” said Santos.
His mandate from Converge CEO and co-founder Dennis Anthony Uy was to transform the network nodes to multi-edge data centers which will incorporate AI ready technology, preparing the Converge infrastructure to become a future-ready network.
Since joining Converge in 2022 as its youngest executive, Santos has spearheaded the shift of network nodes to multi-edge data centers, integrating AI-ready technology to future-proof the company’s infrastructure.
In 2023, he launched the Network Intelligence and Automation Platform (NIAP), an AI-powered system that significantly improved network operations by automating service issue resolution, reducing the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) for backbone network issues.
Under Santos' guidance, Converge has also committed to expanding its data center business, with two facilities boasting a combined 1,500-rack capacity set to open in 2025. These centers will support data-intensive applications in industries such as gaming, fintech, and public services.
