1978, major in rolling machinery, Taiyuan institute of heavy machinery;
1982, assigned to work in the design and research institute of Taiyuan Mining Machinery Factory after graduation;
1985, served as the chief clerk of Shanxi Trust and Investment Company, deputy director of international finance department (presiding) and manager of real estate company;
In 2000, he served as deputy general manager of Shanxi Trust and Investment Company;
In 2002, he served as deputy general manager of Shanxi Trust and Investment (Group) Company and vice chairman and deputy general manager of Shanxi Trust and Investment Co., Ltd.;
In 2005, he served as director of Shanxi Rural Credit Cooperative Association;
In 2008, he served as deputy director of Shanxi Provincial Economic Commission (director level);
In May 2009, he served as deputy director (director level) of Shanxi Economic and Information Technology Commission. Deputy Director Shen Ruitao assists the Director in charge of the General Department, Policy and Regulation Department, Science and Technology Innovation Department (Equipment Industry Department), Pharmaceutical Industry Management Office and New Technology Promotion Center.