John Ruffer is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Robotics, currently focusing on innovative solutions in technology. Previously, Ruffer worked as a Staff Software Engineer at Ro and held various engineering roles at Bloomberg LP, where Ruffer contributed to software infrastructure and developed high-performance products for asset management. Ruffer began their career as a Software Developer Intern at Rackspace Hosting and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Ruffer has a strong passion for technology, the outdoors, and the arts.