Rich Hicks

Rich Hicks is a seasoned professional in the field of product engineering and imaging technologies, currently serving as Senior Director of Product Engineering and Industrialization at Luminar Technologies since September 2017, where focus remains on enhancing automotive safety and enabling automated driving features. Prior experience includes roles at Intel Corporation as Senior Camera and Imaging Technologist, where significant contributions involved defining imaging architecture and collaborating with the RealSense team. Rich Hicks has also held managerial positions at companies such as Melexis, Sensata Technologies, Cypress Semiconductors, and others, directing teams in automotive imaging development and product roadmapping. Rich Hicks holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Binghamton University, specializing in digital design and communications systems.