Jose R. Ponce de Leon

Jose R. Ponce de Leon is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in software and cloud solutions architecture. Currently serving as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Kroger since July 2021, Ponce de Leon also holds a position as a Software Architect at the Independent Purchasing Cooperative since August 2017. Previous roles include Sr. Software Engineer at Beckman Coulter, Software Engineer/Cloud Engineer at RocketOwl Inc., and Senior Software Engineer/Consultant at the Department of National Defence, where significant contributions to application development and infrastructure engineering were made. Ponce de Leon has a solid foundation in software development from various organizations, including HID Global and iSite Technologies Corp., and began the career as a Network Engineer/Software Engineer at CIMEX S.A. Ponce de Leon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cienfuegos, where engineering and simulation applications were developed early in the career.