Jud brings a wealth of experience that is crucial to the organization's mission and success. His extensive background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and data analytics provides RIPL with cutting-edge technical leadership essential for developing and maintaining innovative, data-driven solutions.

Particularly valuable is Jud's significant experience in the government and public sector. His work at Amazon Web Services leading a professional services team that built transformative solutions for US-based education and state and local government customers has given him deep insights into the unique challenges and needs of public sector technology projects. This experience is further enhanced by his work in the election technology sector, where he led teams responsible for developing secure, scalable voting systems and voter registration databases, and participated in critical government cybersecurity initiatives.

Jud's expertise in building secure, scalable, and cost-effective systems aligns perfectly with RIPL's need to handle sensitive government data responsibly and efficiently. His leadership experience in scaling teams and mentoring both individual contributors and managers is invaluable for RIPL's organizational growth and development. Jud's strong focus on security, evidenced by his leadership in cybersecurity initiatives and relevant certifications, is critical for protecting the sensitive data RIPL handles in its work with government agencies.

His experience across the entire engineering lifecycle, from ideation to implementation and support, enables him to comprehensively oversee and guide RIPL's technical projects. Jud's track record in implementing efficient development processes and automating workflows contributes to RIPL's ability to deliver solutions quickly and effectively. His experience in cross-sector collaboration, working with various stakeholders including government agencies, private sector clients, and academic institutions, aligns well with RIPL's collaborative approach to solving public challenges. His expertise in scalability and high-volume data processing is vital for RIPL's work with comprehensive administrative datasets and large-scale policy interventions. And his focus on developing cost-effective solutions is crucial for a nonprofit like RIPL, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to maximize impact.

By combining technical prowess with a deep understanding of public sector needs, Jud plays a pivotal role in ensuring that RIPL can effectively develop, deploy, and scale its innovative evidence-based solutions in partnership with the public sector.