Bj Richardson

BJ Richardson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the payments industry. BJ is currently serving as the Director of Product Management - Payments at Bakkt, where they focus on unlocking the digital assets held in cryptocurrencies, rewards and loyalty points, gaming assets, and more. Prior to this, Richardson worked at NCR Corporation as a Solution Manager and Product Leader, driving payments product solutions for retail channels. BJ also served as a Professional Services Consultant and Business Analyst at NCR Retail, advising retailers on payments best practices. Before that, Richardson worked at SK C&C USA as a Senior Product Manager, contributing to the development of a mobile commerce platform. BJ gained experience as a Sr. Product Manager at WorldPay and a Product Manager at Retalix / MTXEPS, focusing on product strategy and troubleshooting payment platforms. Richardson also has entrepreneurial experience, having founded and managed their own music business management services company. Earlier in their career, they worked at RBS WorldPay and RBS Lynk in various product-related roles, specializing in grocery and multi-lane payment solutions. Overall, Richardson has a strong background in payments, product management, and business consulting.

BJ Richardson has a diverse education history with a focus on music and technology. In 2008, they attended Berklee College of Music and obtained a Master Certificate in Music Business & Technology, which they completed in 2010. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2004, they attended Kennesaw State University and received a Certificate in Web Design.

Furthermore, from 1996 to 2001, BJ Richardson attended Kennesaw State University again, but this time their degree is unspecified. However, during that period, their field of study was Jazz Performance.

In addition to their formal education, BJ Richardson has obtained several certifications. In December 2017, they completed the Pragmatic Marketing - Build, Focus, and Foundations courses offered by Pragmatic Marketing. BJ also obtained a certification in Music Business and Technology from Berklee College of Music in December 2010. The details regarding another certification named "Pragmatic" are not provided, including the institution and the specific completion date.