Kevin Ruggiero, MBA

Kevin Ruggiero is an experienced leader with over 25 years of helping companies realize their technology aspirations. After learning to code through online gaming platforms as a teenager, Kevin went on to major in computer science at the University at Buffalo before starting his career as a software engineer at Northrop Grumman. While at Northrop Grumman, Kevin designed and built numerous distributed applications, and spent time in roles in enterprise architecture, analytics, and quality engineering. While at Northrop, Kevin also earned an MS in Computer Science from UB.

Kevin currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for Parsons Corp, a technology-driven solutions provider for national security and global infrastructure markets with over 19,000 employees worldwide.  Previously, Kevin served as the Chief Information Officer for Moog, a worldwide leader in motion control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. As a CIO, Kevin brings experience in driving digital transformation and establishing strong cybersecurity foundations, leveraging emerging technology to create business value.

Kevin lives in Western NY with his wife and three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as playing golf, hiking, reading, and traveling.

Education

• MBA, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University–Bloomington, 2011
• MS, Computer Science, University at Buffalo, 2004
• BA, Computer Science (English Minor), University at Buffalo, 1999