Peter R.

Overview

Peter R. is CEO and Founder of Arcanna.ai, a position held since October 2019 [1][2]. Prior to founding Arcanna.ai, Peter R. served as CEO and Founder of Siscale from May 2015 to October 2019 [3]. Peter R. spent over a decade at Cisco in progressively senior roles, beginning as a Systems Engineer in October 2003 [9] and advancing through positions including Account Manager for Service Provider and Mobile Operators [8], Regional Manager for Service Provider/Telco [7], Regional Manager Enterprise [6], Senior Manager of Advanced Services [5], and Principal of Security Services [4]. Peter R. holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, earned between 1995 and 2000 [11], and completed the Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2018 to 2019 [10].

Career history

1. CEO & FounderOct 2019 to presentArcanna.ai
2. SCEO & FounderMay 2015 to Oct 2019Siscale
3. Principal - Security ServicesJul 2016 to Dec 2017Cisco
4. Sr. Manager, Advanced ServicesOct 2012 to Jul 2016Cisco
5. Regional Manager EnterpriseJun 2010 to Sep 2012Cisco
6. Regional Manager Service Provider/TelcoJul 2007 to Jun 2010Cisco
7. Account Manager, SP & Mobile OperatorsAug 2005 to Jul 2007Cisco
8. Systems EngineerOct 2003 to Jul 2005Cisco

Education

1. AIArtificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program at MIT Sloan School of Management2018 - 2019
2. Bachelor's degree, Computer Science1995 - 2000University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
3. BAbaccalaureate at A I Cuza-Military Marine School

Media & appearances

• Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast2025-08-29
  Interview: Building human & AI synergy with Peter Ruta, Founder & CEO Arcanna.ai