Ian Ruffell

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Ian Ruffell, Sales Engineer
Position:
Sales Engineer
Bio:

Ian Ruffell is a Sales Engineer at GridGain Systems, providing customers with innovative solutions to complex requirements. Ian has over 20 years of experience working with digital channels, high volume IVR, and high throughput transactional database-backed components for large companies including Argos, Nuance Communications, and SpinVox. With his experience, Ian has become an expert in designing and optimizing solutions for various technology sectors, including e-gaming, financial services, telecommunications, media, broadcast, and transportation.

Bio:

Ian Ruffell is a Sales Engineer at GridGain Systems, providing customers with innovative solutions to complex requirements. Ian has over 20 years of experience working with digital channels, high volume IVR, and high throughput transactional database-backed components for large companies including Argos, Nuance Communications, and SpinVox. With his experience, Ian has become an expert in designing and optimizing solutions for various technology sectors, including e-gaming, financial services, telecommunications, media, broadcast, and transportation.

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