Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 13, 2000
RALPH L. CRUZ co-founded Omega Research, Inc. in 1982 and has been a
Director since that time. Mr. Cruz was Vice President of the company
from 1982 until 1996, at which time he was appointed co-Chairman of the
Board and co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cruz studied classical violin
at the University of Miami, which he attended on a full scholarship, and
Indiana University, during which time he won numerous classical violin
competitions. Mr. Cruz left Indiana University to devote his energies
full time to the company. Mr. Cruz has been historically responsible for
Omega's marketing strategies. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a brief overview of Omega Research?Mr. Cruz: We are a technology company. We develop trading software,
analytical software for institutional and for