Quantum · RF · Semiconductor
PhD engineer (ETH Zürich) and MBA leading technical sales, business development and AI-driven sales analytics for quantum-control and semiconductor instrumentation.
01 — About
I believe deep technology creates the most value when it is clearly connected to customer needs, business priorities, and reliable data. My sweet spot is where semiconductor and scientific-instrumentation markets meet sales strategy and data-driven execution.
After a PhD at ETH Zürich developing low-noise, high-frequency semiconductor devices — now deployed in ESA missions and space observatories worldwide — I moved into commercial roles and completed an MBA. Today at Zurich Instruments (Rohde & Schwarz Group) I own the sales-funnel cadence, lead public-sector tenders, and build AI-enabled CRM analytics for the commercial team.
Outside of work: sports whenever time and weather cooperate, family road trips, and a good book.
02 — Experience
Zurich Instruments · Rohde & Schwarz Group — Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Instruments — Zurich, Switzerland
Meister Abrasives AG — Andelfingen, Switzerland
ETH Zürich — Zurich, Switzerland
03 — Skills
04 — Education
ETH Zürich · Low-noise, high-frequency semiconductor devices now used in ESA missions and space observatories
U. Europea Miguel de Cervantes · Thesis: "Semiconductor market beyond Moore's Law: Planning through Artificial Intelligence"
Autonomous University of Madrid · Best-GPA Master Award (9.58/10)
University of Valladolid · 1st National Prize for Best Bachelor Thesis (COGITT)
05 — Publications
06 — References
Dr. Ruiz proved himself to be an outstanding collaborator who is trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated. He is well-organized and hardworking, and displays a "can-do" hands-on problem-solving mentality. He was highly appreciated in our international multicultural team.
Dr. Ruiz had well-founded specialist knowledge in his area of responsibility. He put the knowledge he had acquired into practice and endeavored to develop the best possible solutions. His performance met our expectations very well in terms of quality and quantity.
07 — Recognition
COGITT — Liberalization of Telecommunications Award, 2015
Universidad de Valladolid — 9.58/10, MSc Molecular Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Member since 2014 — 98th percentile on standardized IQ testing
Anthropic, 2026
selling2b Consulting GmbH, 2026
Scrum.org, 2020
08 — Contact
Whether it's quantum-control instrumentation, semiconductor markets, sales operations, or AI-driven analytics — I'm always open to a good conversation.
diegocalvoruiz@engineer.com