Rob Patten

Cofounder and CEO at Ruddr

Rob Patten is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur who currently serves as the Cofounder and CEO of Ruddr, a startup focused on innovative solutions for social media management.1

Professional Background

Patten has an extensive career in the technology industry:

CEO of Nexza (2018-2020)1 2
General Manager at Perficient (2012-2015)2
CEO of Northridge Systems (1999-2012), which was later acquired by Perficient2 5
Senior Software Engineer at American Card Technology, Inc. (1996-1999)2
Software Engineer at MCI (1995-1996)2

He has also held advisory roles and made investments in several companies, including Terminus: Account-Based Marketing, Shinesty, and Band of Coders.

Education

Patten's educational background includes:

BS in Computer Science from George Mason University (1990-1994)2 3
Attended Blair Academy (1988-1989)2 3
Attended Robinson Secondary School (1985-1988)2 3

Skills and Interests

Patten's expertise spans various areas, including:

Cloud computing
Software development
Enterprise architecture
SaaS
Business intelligence
Leadership
Agile methodologies
Professional services2

His interests include investing, technology, business, and golf.2

Recent Achievements

Under Patten's leadership, Ruddr was named to the 2023 Top 100 Highest Satisfaction Products list by G24, highlighting the company's success in the professional services software sector.