“Sandra Ximena Diaz Hoyos is a distinguished business leader with over 28 years of global experience spanning the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. As the founder and CEO of Smart Network Solutions, she has pioneered cutting-edge IT services, sustainable water solutions, clean energy technologies, and advanced training in artificial intelligence, driving transformative solutions worldwide.
Her expertise is supported by an exceptional academic foundation, including an Industrial Engineering degree, an MBA from Cambridge University (UK), and advanced programs at Harvard Business School, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University, and the Incubator Capacity Program at FIU. Most recently, she completed specialised training in AI technologies in Miami.
Sandra is the visionary behind H2OLimpia, an innovative project that extracts potable water from air humidity using renewable solar energy, addressing critical water scarcity issues sustainably. She also leads SBAR+, a cutting-edge platform, and STEAM Gym and Academy, an initiative empowering Colombian children with essential skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Sandra has been a trailblazer in fostering diversity in the tech industry. Her leadership extends to WomenInTech Colombia and United Latinas in the United States, where she champions inclusion and empowers women of Latin and minority backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM and engineering. Her passion is rooted in inspiring the next generation of leaders to break barriers and excel in technology and innovation.
Sandra’s contributions have earned her accolades such as the Best Colombian Businesswoman in South Florida. Her work continues to drive positive change through sustainability.“