Rick Buiteweg

Rick Buiteweg has extensive experience in the automotive and technology sectors, currently serving as the Director of Cloud Platform Systems at Ford Motor Company since March 1993, where responsibilities include advancing Cloud Platform Engineering. Previous roles at Ford include Consulting Architect for Connected Vehicle Products, Project Manager for the Connected Vehicle Platform, and various positions focusing on SAP integration and project management. Rick also plays a significant leadership role in AYSO, currently as Section Director for Section 8, which encompasses 89 regions in Michigan, having held multiple positions within the organization since 2008. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Wayne State University Law School and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Computer Science from Central Michigan University.