Richard Lewis

VP Of Engineering at Matrix.org

Richard Lewis has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Richard started their career as a Software Developer at MX Telecom, where they played a crucial role in developing the core SMS platform and providing customer support. Richard later became the Head of Global Support & Internal Systems Engineering, where they established technical infrastructure and implemented a complex system for issue tracking and process management.

Lewis then joined OpenMarket as a Senior Manager, Engineering, and was responsible for the post-merger integration of the engineering teams after the company's acquisition by Amdocs Inc. Richard later became the Director of Engineering, sharing regional leadership responsibilities and managing a team of 25 technical staff.

In 2015, Lewis co-founded Onedox, where they served as the Director of Technical Operations. Richard played a key role in building a secure service that provides UK consumers with a clear view of their household account and bill information.

Lewis then joined Matrix.org as the Head of Technical Business Projects, responsible for building new technologies on top of the core Matrix.org platform, including App Store, Virtual Reality, Bots, and bridges to other platforms.

Currently, Lewis is working at Element as the Head of Commercial Products and VP Product, responsible for creating a robust, globally scalable platform for Matrix Homeserver hosting and related integrations and services. Richard is also involved in building new technologies on top of the core Matrix.

Overall, Lewis has demonstrated a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative products and services.

Richard Lewis has a strong education background in the field of biochemical engineering and biotechnology. Richard obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biotechnology from the same university, spanning from 1998 to 2001.

In terms of additional certifications, Richard Lewis holds several relevant qualifications. Richard obtained the Prince2 Foundation and Prince2 Practitioner certifications from PEOPLECERT in September 2014, indicating their proficiency in project management methodologies. Additionally, in March 2014, they acquired the Implementing ISO22301 certification from BSI, highlighting their expertise in business continuity management standards.

Before university, Richard Lewis attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford from 1992 to 1998, although the provided information does not specify any specific degree or field of study during this period.

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  • VP Of Engineering

    February, 2017 - present