Don Schaefer

Don Schaefer is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Rikki Health since May 2025, where the focus is on Backend Engineering and advancing digital health innovation. Previously, Don held the position of Director of Data Engineering at mPulse for a brief period in early 2025 and served as a Director at Zipari from January 2021 to June 2025, contributing to customizable solutions in the health insurance industry. Earlier career roles include Senior Director of Software Engineering and Senior Software Engineer at Information Builders, Sr. Software Consultant and Team Lead at ePlus, Developer at Xelus, Engineer at Xerox, and Engineer at CSC, where participation in various telecom projects took place. Don holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and History from the State University of New York College at Potsdam, earned between 1984 and 1988.