Richard Rayner

Richard Rayner is a seasoned engineering manager and technology professional with extensive experience in leadership and technical roles. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Opengear since January 2019, Richard oversees a team of 15-20 staff across multiple geographies, focusing on performance management, coaching, budget responsibilities, and talent acquisition. Additionally, Richard has been a QA Team Leader for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services since June 2019 and is a dedicated volunteer rural firefighter. Prior experience includes a lead scrum master role at CSG International, where Richard guided teams in Agile transformation and developed microservices for SaaS offerings. Richard's background also includes roles in testing at Cisco and BAE Systems, complemented by educational qualifications in computer science and mental health from respected universities.