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Dr. Ruiz, 60, joined AMD in January of 2000. AMD provides microprocessors and silicon-based solutions for customers in the communications and computer industries. Prior to being appointed CEO, Dr. Ruiz served as AMD President and COO. His career spans more than 30 years with leading technology firms including Texas Instruments and Motorola, where he served as president of the company’s Semiconductor Products Sector. Dr. Ruiz is actively committed to education, and serves on the Engineering Foundation Advisory Council for the College of Engineering at the University of Texas. Dr. Ruiz earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin before earning his doctorate in electronics from Rice University in Houston. | 