Andrew Richards

Andrew Richards has a diverse work experience spanning across different companies and sectors. Andrew is currently the CEO and co-founder of Codeplay Software Ltd, a company that specializes in GPU acceleration and has been producing compilers for games consoles, special-purpose processors, and GPUs since 2002. In addition to their role at Codeplay, Andrew also chaired the SYCL standards group and played a key role in the development of the C++ programming model for Intel's oneAPI.

Aside from their work in the tech industry, Andrew has also been involved in social innovation through their role as a non-executive director at The Melting Pot Edinburgh. The organization provides co-working space for individuals and organizations working towards social change.

In the past, Andrew has held various positions such as Chair of the HSA Software Working Group at the HSA Foundation and Chair of the SYCL for OpenCL group at The Khronos Group. Prior to that, they worked as a videogames programmer at Eutechnyx.

Overall, Andrew's work experience showcases their expertise in GPU technology, programming, and their commitment to social innovation.

Andrew Richards attended the University of Cambridge from 1989 to 1992, where they completed a B.A Hons degree in Computer Science and Physics.