Robert Ruggio

Robert Ruggio is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at SUNY Oswego, teaching MBA 568: Project Management. He holds an MBA from SUNY Oswego, a BS in Computer Science from Hawaii Pacific University, and an Advanced Graduate Study Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University. His expertise spans project management, IT leadership, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies, with a focus on energy sector projects and process optimization.

• Education:
• MBA, SUNY Oswego School of Business
• BS in Computer Science, Hawaii Pacific University
• Advanced Graduate Study Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University

His research emphasizes enhancing business processes through IT project leadership, including standardizing management practices and automating processes. Ruggio has led high-impact projects, such as managing $1.5 billion in DOE energy initiatives and upgrading the oldest nuclear plant process computer at Nine Mile Point Unit 1. His work with POWERGRID International earned two awards for smart grid innovations. He also secured third place in the Microsoft Windows Server Challenge (2003).

• Awards:
• Smart Grid Project of the Year (202X), POWERGRID International
• Smart Meter Project of the Year (202X), POWERGRID International
• Microsoft Windows Server Challenge (Third Place, 2003)

Ruggio’s career includes roles at Energetics Incorporated, Constellation Energy, and two U.S. Navy tours. He has built Project Management Offices (PMOs) and optimized energy sector processes. Office hours in Spring 2025 are Tuesdays/Thursdays 9PM–11PM and flexible weekends.