NCC DATA

We’re thrilled to announce that ?????????? ?????????? has stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer at NCC DATA! Jason has advised over 100 C-Level clients, VP's, and IT Directors over the past 7 years. He wields experience managing large IT projects while standardizing and creating a more proactive environment while managing major acquisitions with a small but high-level team. ? ???????????? ?????? & ?????????????? ??????????????: Jason has spent years designing IT roadmaps that align technology with business goals, ensuring organizations stay secure, scalable, and competitive. ? ?????????????????????????? & ???? ???????????????? ????????????: His depth of knowledge spans infrastructure, secure networks, backup & DR, cloud services, and managed IT solutions, making him a powerhouse in end-to-end IT strategy. ? ???????????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ????????????????-?????????????? ??????????????????: Jason consistently delivers IT solutions that drive business outcomes, optimizing costs and standardizing deployments to ensure seamless technology transformation. ? ???????????? ???? ??????????-?????????? ???? ??????????????????????: From rolling out full infrastructure overhauls (network, UCaaS, Colo, cloud email, directory services) to handling complex acquisitions in Private Equity models, Jason understands how to integrate and scale IT efficiently. With Jason at the helm of NCC DATA’s technology vision, we’re excited to continue delivering the strategic IT solutions our clients rely on—now with even greater expertise leading the way. Please join us in welcoming Jason Ruoff as NCC DATA’s new CTO!

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