Carlo Ruiz

Vice President - Enterprise Solutions & Operations EMEA

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

I am passionate about the transformative potential of emerging and disruptive technologies, and have dedicated my career to shaping the future of AI computing. With over a decade of experience in the industry, I have honed my skills and expertise to foster innovation and create lasting impact. Starting my journey in the tech world at Compaq as a telecom technology consultant, I later transitioned to various sales leadership roles at HP. In 2015, I joined NVIDIA, the pioneer in AI computing, and have since been committed to helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and deep learning. In my current role at NVIDIA, I lead both the AI Solutions and Operations group, focusing on delivering groundbreaking technology solutions while ensuring smooth and efficient processes. One of the most exciting advancements in recent years is the rise of generative AI, which is revolutionizing the way we approach problem-solving across numerous industries. By unlocking a new frontier of opportunities, generative AI empowers knowledge and creative workers to tackle some of today's most pressing challenges. By leveraging NVIDIA's accelerated computing platforms, I work with our partners to deliver cutting-edge servers that support diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. These solutions empower modern data centers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, driving scientific discoveries and AI advancements. My expertise extends to setting up new go-to-market models and possessing in-depth market knowledge related to channel, consumer, enterprise, and public sector business. My guiding principles in business are "Performance, Innovation, and Reliability," and I firmly believe in the power of building partnerships to achieve remarkable results. As a speaker at various events, I am eager to share my insights and contribute to conversations that explore the future of technology and its impact on society, particularly the transformative potential of generative AI.

Experience

  • NVIDIA (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice President Enterprise Solutions & Operations
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Helping organizations scale AI with NVIDIA. Leading specialist sales, operations, and executive engagements across EMEA, with a focus on AI Factories.

    • Sr. Director AI Data Center Solutions and Operations
      Apr 2019 - Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Director AI platform EMEAI
      Dec 2016 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • HP (13 yrs)
    • Channel Sales Manager – EMEA
      May 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Sales Manager Retail & Telecom - The Netherlands
      Feb 2010 - May 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Sales Manager - Enterprise & Public Sector - The Netherlands
      2007 - Feb 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Consultant Telecom Solutions at Compaq Computer Corporation
    May 1999 - Jan 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos