What Happened?
Waltham, MA-based Raytheon Company hired Jose Ruiz as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
About the Person
Jose Ruiz is a talented and accomplished IT Executive with proven record of success in facilitating business growth through effective alignment of technologies to meet business goals. Experienced in all aspects of IT strategy and delivery, organizational transformation, customer service, and overall cost efficiency. Well-known reputation for collaborative leadership, technology innovation, strategic planning, and change management. Expert at performing business process design, and directing program management operations to meet budgets and schedules. Effective partner with Customers and Corporate leadership to align IT objectives to enable business growth and improve customer experience. Recognized and award winning executive for Engineering and IT Excellence. Active in numerous technical, civic, and community organizations, including the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Committee. Jose Ruiz joined Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems as VP and Chief Information Officer. Prior to Raytheon, he was CIO with Northrop Grumman supporting the Missile Defense Agency. Jose also served as Systems Engineer and IT Program Manager for L3 Communications, a leader in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Jose holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Central Michigan University. He also holds various certifications in management and IT.
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