www.negociosnow.com
34 February 2018
Age: 33
Title: CEO
Name of Organization:
SWATware LLC
Bio: Laura Sanchez is one of
the few Latina entrepreneurs in
Chicago's technology field, whe-
re she combines quality service
with a passion for IT. She is the
founder and CEO of SWATware
LLC, a full-service information
technology firm that delivers
comprehensive telecommuni-
cations, IT and web solutions
with a focus in cyber security.
Sanchez has been in business
for almost 10 years and her com-
pany has assisted numerous
companies in improving their
IT strategy, IT infrastructure
and web technologies, while at
the same time improving their
information security and relia-
bility.
Sanchez has used her profi-
ciency in English and Spanish
to perform work internationa-
lly and is well-recognized for
her expertise in the IT field. She
has spoken for Google, Verizon,
HMG Strategy's Chicago CIO
Executive Leadership Summit,
the City of Chicago, the Illinois
Hispanic Chamber of Commer-
ce, the Women's Business De-
velopment Center, UNAM Chi-
cago, HACIA, HispanicPro and
other organizations dedicated
to educational and economic
development that encourages
the proper use of technology.
She received her master's
degree in innovation and bu-
siness development from the
Tecnológico de Monterrey, one
of Mexico's top universities.
She also graduated summa
cum laude with an undergra-
duate degree in international
business and marketing. In
2013, Sanchez was named a
Nueva Latina Estrella in the
technology category by
Verizon, and was an ho-
norable mention recipient
of the 2013 Enterprising
Women of the Year
Award by Enterprising
Women Magazine.
Laura Sanchez
The IT and
cyber security
entrepreneur
"B
e Fearless! Don't let
your fear control
you, no good will come of it;
instead, control your fear and
use it as a motivation to move
forward".
Laura Sanchez
