Richard Barton

Richard Barton is an experienced mechanical product manager currently serving at Wyma Solutions since April 2024. Prior to this role, Richard founded and managed Farmote Systems from February 2016 to May 2024, focused on advancing Wireless Sensing Systems in agriculture. Richard's extensive background includes significant positions at ChargePoint Technology as Engineering Director, and at Powder Systems Limited as Engineering Manager and Design Engineer, where responsibilities included R&D and product design for pharmaceutical machinery. Earlier experiences include roles at Gillette Advanced Technology Centre UK, Boston Scientific, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, where Richard contributed to concept generation, product development, and mechanical design. Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury.