Rich Prokop

Rich Prokop has a diverse work experience spanning several companies in the tech industry. Rich is currently a Senior Engineer at 3nets.io, a position they started in March 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Lenovo from November 2016 to August 2020 as a Senior Software Engineer Architect. Rich joined Lenovo through the acquisition of IBM's Networking Division in 2016 and was later recruited to join a select team for the launch of the Hyperscale Networking Group.

Before their time at Lenovo, Rich worked at IBM from January 2011 to October 2016. Rich held the role of Manager and Senior Software Engineer Architect and was responsible for managing internal development and addressing customer critical issues. Rich played a key role in design verification, bring-up, manufacturing, and debug of multiple switch platforms.

Rich's career began at ESL INC. (Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory), a TRW Subsidiary, where they worked as an MTS/Software Engineer from 1984 to 1994. Rich then started their own company, R. J. Prokop Software Engineering, where they worked as a Principal and Consultant, specializing in GUI and Visualization Software for Windows 95. Rich provided support to network hardware vendors such as 3Com and Bay Networks, Inc.

In 2000, Rich joined Alteon WebSystems, a start-up that was later acquired by Nortel Networks. Rich worked as a Senior Software Engineer, overseeing UI and networking configuration. Their strong problem-solving skills led him to work closely with top customers, including Google, Disney, Universal Studios, and Ticketmaster, to resolve critical issues.

From 2002 to 2006, Rich worked as a Senior Diagnostics Software Engineer at Nortel Networks. Rich revitalized the underperforming diagnostics engineering platform and designed and implemented the entire software diagnostics architecture for Nortel embedded switches.

Prior to Nortel Networks, Rich worked at Blade Network Technologies from February 2006 to January 2011. Rich joined the startup as one of the original employees and played a crucial role in the development of embedded and top-of-rack system diagnostics. The company was eventually acquired by IBM.

Throughout their career, Rich has demonstrated expertise in software engineering, architecture, diagnostics, and network hardware. Rich has a proven track record of solving complex problems and contributing to the success and reputation of the companies they have worked for.

Rich Prokop has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from Cornell University College of Engineering. Rich also has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BScEE) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from Cornell Engineering. The specific field of study for their BScEE and MEng degrees is not provided.