Erik Ruda, CEO of AllRize, Rizeware Solutions, and Rize Technologies is a distinguished tech executive with a software and IT consulting background spanning over two decades. He began as a Software Developer at Arthur Andersen and rose through the ranks at Vertex Inc. In 2012, he became the Principal Software Consultant at Vertex and significantly impacted its global software development status. In 2020, he founded Rize Technologies, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and drive for innovation. Ruda holds an MBA from the University of Miami and has completed advanced studies in big data and AI at Johns Hopkins, combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to technological advancement.