Robert Rufh

Robert Rufh is a senior technical leader with extensive experience in mid-size companies and startups, currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Blue Origin. They previously held the position of Vice President of Software Engineering at PeopleConnect, where they led the engineering team responsible for developing platforms and services for well-known brands. Robert's background encompasses web design and communications, software engineering, and business management, facilitating collaboration throughout the product life cycle. They promote servant leadership and accountability, coaching engineering managers to help them maximize their teams' potential. Robert champions a culture of continuous improvement and agile development, striving to create integrated partnerships between engineering and operations.