Roy Magruder
About Roy Magruder
Roy Magruder is the Director of IT Business Applications at Arista Networks, where he has been contributing since 2016. He has a diverse background in corporate and business unit control, with previous roles at Leadis Technology, Siemens Healthcare, Cisco, and AMD.
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Roy Magruder is the Director of IT Business Applications at Arista Networks.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Roy Magruder has been with Arista Networks since 2016, where he serves as the Director of IT Business Applications. He is based in Santa Clara, California, a key location for technology and innovation. In his role, he contributes to the company's mission of delivering software-driven cloud networking solutions. Arista Networks is also a founding member of the 25/50GbE consortium, reflecting the company's leadership in advanced networking technology standards.
Previous Roles at Arista Networks
Before becoming the Director of IT Business Applications, Roy Magruder served as Sales and Operations Controller from 2013 to 2016 and Corporate Controller from 2009 to 2013. In these positions, he was responsible for overseeing financial operations, which contributed to Arista Networks' growth and stability.
Career at Leadis Technology
Roy Magruder worked as a Corporate Controller at Leadis Technology from 2007 to 2010. During his tenure, he managed financial reporting and compliance, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Role at Siemens Healthcare
From 2003 to 2007, Roy Magruder served as R and D Controller at Siemens Healthcare in Erlangen, Bayern, Germany. Here, he was responsible for financial management in R&D, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Position at Cisco
Roy Magruder worked as a Business Unit Controller at Cisco from 1996 to 2001. He was involved in financial oversight for business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic planning.
Experience at AMD
Roy Magruder started his career at AMD as Manager of Corporate Planning from 1987 to 1996. Over nine years, he played a crucial role in corporate financial planning, contributing to AMD's strategic financial initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Roy Magruder earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School Of Business from 1985 to 1987. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 1982 to 1987. His strong educational background laid the foundation for his career in financial and business operations.