Rick Ruskin

Rick Ruskin is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in cloud strategy, sales, and operations within the technology sector. Currently serving as Vice President of Cloud Strategy and Operations at Technologent, Rick is responsible for driving strategy and execution for the company’s growing cloud business. As Managing Partner at Transformational Consulting LLC, Rick focuses on helping early-stage technology companies scale and guiding established firms in digital transformation and cloud computing. Previously, Rick held key roles such as Chief Sales Officer at Effectual, where responsibilities included managing revenue operations and strategic partnerships, and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Violin Systems, where Rick led the company's turnaround from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Rick's expertise encompasses significant sales leadership roles across various companies, contributing to substantial growth and successful market repositioning. Rick holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder and further education from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.