Senior executive

"It's challenging to describe Richard with a set of accolades, adjectives, and platitudes. It just doesn't see comfortable or natural, given his nature. It doesn't help you, the reviewer, to read that he is intelligent or driven. What I can tell you is that he has a unique balance of high intellect, critical thinking, passion for doing things right, and the ability to get things done. Richard does not stand by and watch the world go by, rather he rolls up his sleeves; applies logic, reason, sweat and command to see things through. He easily adapts to problem solving - whether that is for internal operational processes or customer facing business challenges. He gets granular, in the trenches, he interrogates business and technical problems - and not only identifies what is wrong; but more importantly what is necessary to make them right. He continually assesses, seeks to understand and to improve business processes and the metrics behind them. He is a leader by example, through both intelligence and savvy. And he genuinely cares about the success and sustainability of the programs and projects in which he or his team is engaged. With Richard you get the full package, he's deeply technical, an insightful leader, experienced, has business acumen, and he has passion. I'm proud to know him" -- John Ferraioli

"Richard is a one-of-a-kind individual and Executive. His rich technical expertise and experience coupled with his deep business process understanding combine to bring clients and colleagues unparalleled value. Add to the mix his warm personality and charm, and what Richard continuously provides is excellence in business leadership, outstanding colleague interaction, and a trusted, lasting friendship that you can bank on!" -- Bob Debicki

“Richard is one of the most mature people (in terms of understanding the value of data in an enterprise), that I have worked with in all areas of data from ingestion to consumption. He has delivered proven value in consulting engagements around data governance and master data management as well as implications to managing large volumes of data involved in larger scale mergers. He is also easy to work with and wears his expertise and the incredible number of patents he holds, lightly.” — Niranjan Ramsunder

"I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Richard over a 4 year period while we were at UST. Richard has a wealth of experience across several industries and process areas. He is exceptional in Data Strategy and Governance and is able to command a room with senior executives, while still being able to roll up his sleeves and go toe to toe with any technical enterprise architect. He is well liked by his peers and clients. With Data being so foundational to successful IT transformation, any organization that is serious about bringing value to their clients, need Richard in their camp." -- Chris Botha

"Richard is one of the most passionate people I know and it’s reflected in all the work he does. He constantly finds ways to drive value not only for his clients, but within our organization. The wealth of knowledge and experience he has in technology and particularly in the data space is extraordinary." -- Laura Deitch

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Richard, and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience. As Senior Director and Head of Data Management, he brings a unique blend of expertise and genuine insight to every project. Richard’s leadership style stands out for its humility and the clear, constructive guidance he offers. Whether we were co-developing patents or crafting strategic solutions for PepsiCo, his attention to detail and dedication to excellence consistently raised the bar. He truly values his team, fosters a collaborative atmosphere, and leaves a lasting impact—any team would be fortunate to have him.” — Alla Abdella, PhD.