Jeff has recently celebrated his 5-year anniversary within Safran Data Systems, Inc. From working on On-Board & Testing (OB&T) Business Development activities, Aircraft Information Systems Sales (AIS), project management, he became Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2018 and will now execute as CEO.

In 2004, Jeff graduated with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Ohio State University (2004). Concurrently with his studies, he began working as an engineer research assistant at the Aeronautical and Astronautical Research Laboratory of the University (2002-2004).

After graduating, Jeff commenced his career as a Flight Test Engineer at Snow Aviation, Inc. (2004-2005) and at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corporation (2005-2008).   During his time at Lockheed Martin, he pursued additional classes and obtained a Master in Science on Technical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2008). After finishing the C-5 RERP test program, JR moved to Gulfstream Aerospace to support certification testing of G650, G500, G600 aircraft.

During this time, JR completed Gulfstream Leadership Program and worked with Zodiac Data Systems, Inc. teams (now Safran Data Systems, Inc.) while collaborating on the implementation of Chapter 7. Jeff joined Safran group in 2018 and worked as business developer for On-Board & Testing (OB&T) Aircraft Information Systems (AIS) activities, project management, and became Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2021.

Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 daughters. His hobbies include cooking and sailing.

After two and a half years, Ray Munoz has decided to embark on a new chapter in his career and has stepped down from the role of Chief Executive Officer of Safran Data Systems, Inc.