Rich R.

Rich R. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Rich began their career at Applied Micro as a Design/Applications Engineer, where they focused on designing and testing integrated circuits. During their time there, they also developed a revision control system using existing tools.

Rich then moved on to Qualcomm, working as an ASIC Design Engineer, where they contributed to the design of application-specific integrated circuits.

Rich later joined PIMCO as a Senior Analyst, and then progressed to become a Senior Product Management Associate - ETFs. In this role, they were responsible for product positioning, research, and quantitative analysis. Rich also played a key role in developing and maintaining materials to support new business development and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Following their tenure at PIMCO, Rich joined Black Mountain Systems as a Senior Implementation Specialist and then Publicis Sapient as a Senior Manager, Business Analyst. At Publicis Sapient, they held the position of Associate Director, Product Management, where they played a crucial role in driving product strategy and managing client relationships.

In 2018, Rich joined Charles Schwab as a Senior Product Owner, focusing on Schwab Intelligent Portfolios.

Most recently, Rich was appointed as the VP, Systems Architect at Simplify, starting in 2022.

Overall, Rich R. has demonstrated a strong track record of expertise and leadership in various roles throughout their career.

Rich R. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, where they studied from 1993 to 1998. Rich later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, with a focus on Fixed Income, at the University of Arizona from 2005 to 2007. In addition to their degrees, Rich R. also holds a certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute; however, the specific details such as when they obtained this certification are not provided.