Jose Sanchez Santana
About Jose Sanchez Santana
Jose Sanchez Santana is the Product Marketing Director for IoT Services at Telit Cinterion, having previously held various roles in product marketing and management within the IoT sector. He has extensive experience in the field, including significant positions at Thales and Gemalto M2M, and possesses a strong educational background in telecommunications and electrical engineering.
Work at Telit
Jose Sanchez Santana currently serves as the Product Marketing Director for IoT Services at Telit Cinterion. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely from Germany. In this role, he focuses on developing and promoting IoT service offerings, leveraging his extensive experience in product marketing and management.
Previous Experience at Thales
Prior to his current role, Jose worked at Thales in various capacities. He served as the Product Marketing Manager for Analytics and IoT Solutions from 2019 to 2020. Following this, he was the Head of Product Line Management for IoT Solutions from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at Thales spanned a total of four years and was based in Berlin, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Jose holds multiple degrees in engineering and management. He studied at Universidad de Málaga, where he achieved a degree in Telecommunications from 1999 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University in 2005. Additionally, he completed a program in Management and Technology at ESMT Berlin in 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in embedded hardware and software design, smart irrigation systems, and business model generation.
Background in Research and Development
Jose has a significant background in research and development, having worked at RWTH Aachen University in various roles. He served as a Research Student and Research Engineer from 2003 to 2007. His experience in academic research has contributed to his technical knowledge and understanding of IoT solutions.
Skills and Contributions
Jose possesses skills in embedded hardware and software design, which enhance his understanding of IoT solutions. He has expertise in smart irrigation systems and wireless communication protocols. Additionally, he has a strong background in business model generation, which complements his technical skills. Jose is also active in the industry, speaking at webinars, including discussions on the GSMA’s SGP.32 eSIM Specification and its implications for IoT.