Kevin Cruz
About Kevin Cruz
Kevin Cruz is a Global Services Senior Consultant II at Liferay, Inc., where he manages teams to implement Liferay Portal projects and provides consulting services to major international clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and has prior experience as a Software Engineer at Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics.
Work at Liferay
Kevin Cruz has been employed at Liferay, Inc. as a Global Services Senior Consultant II since 2015. In this role, he manages interdisciplinary teams to implement Liferay Portal projects. His work focuses on enhancing collaboration and improving project delivery for various clients. Cruz provides onsite consulting services to notable international industry leaders, including Hewlett Packard, Major League Baseball, and the Human Resources Development Fund in Saudi Arabia. His responsibilities include leading engagements that emphasize high availability, redundancy, and resilience for both cloud and on-premise solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Cruz earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. He studied there from 2010 to 2014, completing a four-year program. This educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his role in global services consulting, particularly in software engineering and system architecture.
Background
Before joining Liferay, Kevin Cruz worked as a Software Engineer at Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (CWC-AE) from 2012 to 2014. His position at CWC-AE provided him with valuable experience in software development within the avionics and electronics sector. This role contributed to his professional growth and prepared him for his current consulting position.
Achievements
During his tenure at Liferay, Kevin Cruz has successfully analyzed and architected a system upgrade that serves 1.3 million users. This project included a comprehensive database and document repository migration, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale technical initiatives effectively.