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Cristian Ruiz

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Director of Engineering at Kudelski Security
📍 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Cristian Ruiz is a Director of Engineering at Kudelski Security with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in building secure, scalable software and systems focused on Cloud, Data, and AI. He holds patents for a blockchain managed access system and techniques for controlling data access.

He is passionate about continuous learning, recently completing an AI strategy certification from MIT and an AI security challenge. Cristian actively uses his professional network to promote opportunities for his team and to support others in their career searches, showcasing a dedication to talent development.

Unique fact: Cristian is a co-inventor on a patent for a blockchain-based system to manage physical access.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Personality Overview

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Fast But Analytical
ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator

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Priorities

Topics Cristian cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
Focuses on elevating data intelligence with AI. He recently completed an MIT certification in AI business strategy and an AI security skills challenge.
Secure Cloud Systems
Leads teams in software development and cloud operations, emphasizing a "cloud-first" and "cybersecurity at the core" approach in his work.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Director of Engineering
Kudelski Security
10-2021 - 9-2022
Senior Engineering Manager
Kudelski Security
7-2018 - 10-2021
Blockchain & Cybersecurity Engineering Manager
Kudelski Security
9-2017 - 7-2018
Team Leader - Cybersecurity Engineering
Kudelski Security
8-2016 - 8-2017
Expert Software Engineer
Kudelski Security
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2000 - 2004
Software engineer HES
University of applied science Western Switzerland (HEIG-VD) - Yverdon
1999 - 2000
MPT - Maturité prof. technique CFC+1
Centre d'enseignement professionnel - Vevey
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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