Richard Blanchette

Richard Blanchette is a highly skilled Platform Engineer at Apex Clean Energy, specializing in Azure cloud environments, DevOps practices, and system reliability. Richard has extensive experience managing data pipelines and leveraging orchestration tools in previous roles, including as a Data Engineer at Apex Clean Energy and a System Engineer at CCAM, where Richard developed system architectures and intelligent factory standards. Prior positions include Motion Application Engineer at Hartfiel Automation and Account Manager/Application Engineer at Cross Company, where Richard employed a consultative approach to solve automation needs. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University, coupled with diverse roles ranging from a Field Service Technician to an Undergraduate Research Assistant at NASA Langley Research Center.