SAN DIEGO, CA – Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), has been recognized by the County of San Diego with a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence Through Innovation. The award, issued by the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office under Jordan Z. Marks, recognizes Cardno’s leadership, innovation, and contributions to both industry and community.
Cardno was individually recognized for his commitment to driving innovation that positively impacts business outcomes while fostering meaningful community advancement.
“It is my pleasure to honor Andrew Cardno on behalf of the 3.3 million San Diegans for his excellence in innovation,” said Marks. “He is a visionary in technology and a deeply compassionate leader who uses innovation as a force for good. Through his work, he has elevated and empowered Indigenous communities around the world, creating opportunities, preserving culture, and empowering them with economic freedom. Andrew is that rare, special person whose brilliance is matched by his heart, and whose impact lifts others as he rises.”
“I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition from San Diego County,” said Cardno. “Innovation, to me, has always been about solving real-world problems in ways that create opportunity for others. Whether through technology, collaboration, or community engagement, the goal is to build systems that empower people and drive meaningful, lasting impact.”
