Harry Ruda

Harry’s career spans over thirty years in the information and communications technology marketplace. Harry co-founded Softricity as its CEO in June, 1999 and has continued in that role until March, 2006, when he assumed the role of Chairman. In April, Softricity agreed to be acquired by Microsoft and the transaction completed in July. Prior to Softricity, Harry was President and CEO of ITS, a manufacturer of video access equipment for IP and ATM networks. Harry also co-founded and was VP Sales and Marketing for a VC-backed start-up, Network Switching Systems, a manufacturer of integrated voice and data switching equipment which was later acquired by BBN Communications. Harry serves on several private company boards as an Independent Director and also sits on several Advisory Boards for early stage companies.