Lud E.

Lud E. serves as the Director of Information Technology at Stratus since 2023 and also mentors startup founders and CEOs at Newchip Accelerator. With a role as an Advisor at Covintus, Inc. since 2020, Lud E. contributes strategic guidance to the development of custom software and digital products. Previously, Lud E. held significant positions at Draper Aden Associates from 1996 to 2022, including Chief Information Officer and Member of the Board of Directors, focusing on aligning IT efforts with business strategy. Additionally, Lud E. mentored at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019, providing expertise in lean product development strategies, and started a career as a Support Engineer at Comprehensive Computer Solutions from 1992 to 1996.