Ren is the Chief Enterprise Architect for the State of California. In this capacity, he is the executive that leads the Office of Enterprise Architecture for the California Department of Technology. Ren is responsible for the state’s architectural framework that describes California’s technology and business activities. He drives digital transformation and evaluates the adoption of new technology for the state to ensure that it meets the needs of the state government and the citizens of California.
Ren has 30 years of experience in the information and technology professions. He has held leadership positions in the federal and state governments as well as industry. Ren is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a commissioned officer. He held several positions in the Air Force, to include commanding two Squadron Sections, and the Operations Officer for the Nation’s Warfighting Network.