Juan Rivera — CEO
Juan Rivera discovered early on that building software was more than just a passion—it was his life's calling. Guided by an unwavering belief that technology can profoundly improve the world, Juan has dedicated himself to developing software and services that have positively impacted millions of lives. Throughout his career, Juan has contributed to groundbreaking innovations across diverse areas, including imaging solutions, virtualization, networking, security, developer tools, and collaboration platforms. His insatiable curiosity and hunger for learning have propelled him into an expansive array of technical domains, allowing him to approach every new challenge with creativity and insight. Juan's unique ability to connect deeply with customers has set him apart. His unwavering commitment to understanding and empathizing with customer needs has consistently translated into innovative and practical software solutions. As an inventor with over two dozen patents across multiple technological fields, Juan's creativity and technical prowess speak volumes. His journey through the ranks at Citrix, eventually leading engineering teams, showcases his remarkable leadership capabilities. Transitioning to Microsoft, Juan's adaptive leadership style allowed him to thrive—an impressive achievement for senior leaders entering from external organizations. His empathetic approach to leadership not only connects the dots for others but uplifts and inspires those around him. Even with extensive leadership responsibilities, Juan remains deeply connected to his roots, regularly engaging in coding—his enduring passion. Committed to paying forward his success, Juan serves as chairman of a foundation supporting STEM education in his hometown, strengthening his bond with the community and fostering opportunities for future generations. Today, Juan's passion is centered around the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. He is driven by a profound commitment to developing responsible AI solutions that elevate society, enhance collaboration, and redefine how people work together. At his core, Juan Rivera is motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Engineering expert with a focus on AI-driven solutions.
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Experience: 29 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering Leadership
- Product Management
- Workspace Services
- Virtualization
- Cloud Engineering
- Application Delivery
- Cloud Services
- Xendesktop
- Document Cloud Engineering
- Sharefile Engineering
- Team Management
- Hdx Technologies
- High Fidelity Desktop Remoting
- Secure Access Management
Career Highlights
- Over two dozen patents across multiple tech fields.
- Transformative leader in AI-enhanced collaboration tools.
- Chairman of a foundation supporting STEM education.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Corporate Vice President (2 yrs 2 mos)
VP CMD Engineering, MS Teams (2 yrs 9 mos)
Citrix
SVP, Workspace Engineering (1 yr 3 mos)
SVP, Cloud & Server Engineering (1 yr 6 mos)
VP, Cloud & Server Engineering, Application Delivery Group (3 yrs 5 mos)
VP Product Unit Manager (7 mos)
VP of Engineering (4 mos)
VP of Engineering (1 yr 1 mo)
Director Engineering 2 (1 yr 1 mo)
Director of Engineering (2 yrs 10 mos)
Senior Software Development Manager (2 yrs)
Manager Software Development (2 yrs)
Senior Software Development Engineer 2 (2 yrs)
Senior Software Development Engineer 1 (2 yrs)
Jayuya STEM
Chairman & Founder (13 yrs 4 mos)
Dynamic Imaging Corp
Director of Engineering (1 yr 7 mos)
Eastman Kodak
Development Engineer (3 yrs)
AT&T Bell Labs
Software Engineer (Summer Intern) (2 mos)
Education
Master at Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor at Universidad de Puerto Rico
