Nicholas M. Donofrio is the executive vice-president, innovation and technology, for IBM. He is a champion for innovation across IBM and its global ecosystem, and is the leader of the company's global technology strategy. In his 40 years with IBM, Donofrio began working on integrated circuits and went on to lead businesses including storage, personal computers, and servers. He holds a BSEE from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University, and is the recipient of numerous honors and awards from around the world.