Richard Merren

Richard Merren is an experienced Senior Solutions Architect at phData since April 2023, specializing in overseeing Data Engineering projects for multiple clients. With a strong background in data engineering, Richard held the position of Lead Data Engineer at Vibrent Health, providing technical oversight and mentoring for analytics processes in a significant NIH initiative. Previous roles include Senior Programmer Analyst at NI, where Richard managed customer asset data integration, and Senior Data Engineer at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, contributing to system upgrades for childcare facilities. Richard also served as Class Instructor at Trilogy, Inc. and has extensive experience in various data engineering and reporting roles across several organizations, including H-E-B and MicroStrategy. Richard holds an MA in Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and a BA in History and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis.