Richard B.

Richard B. has extensive work experience in the technology and media industries. Richard is currently working as a Product Manager at Sounder since March 2021. Prior to this, Richard worked at Spotify from March 2016 to February 2022, where they held the position of Product Manager for advertising sales technology. During their time at Spotify, they implemented and enhanced the order management system (OMS), leading to improvements in operational efficiency, increased revenue, and SOX compliance.

Before joining Spotify, Richard worked as an Independent Consultant from November 2012 to March 2016. As a Principal, they assisted clients with project management, research, and business process improvement. Richard was responsible for managing the implementation of a leading enterprise cloud-based financial management application and making enhancements in professional services automation and forecasting using Salesforce.com.

Richard also worked at Acumen Solutions as the Director of Communications and Media from June 2012 to November 2012, where they led the practice and was responsible for growing the media client base and delivering cloud solutions.

Prior to that, they worked at Patch.com as a Senior Project Manager from July 2011 to June 2012. In this role, Richard was the program and systems lead for Sales Operations and was responsible for delivering product, technology, and process-related solutions.

Before Patch.com, Richard worked at Infinitive from September 2004 to June 2011 as a Practice Executive. Richard led Infinitive's practice area focused on digital media advertising operations and sales, overseeing project delivery, content and business development, and people development.

In addition, Richard has experience working as a Consultant for various companies, including National Cable Company in 2010, International Media Company from April 2009 to March 2010, Leading National Cable Company from November 2008 to March 2009, and Rosetta Stone from August 2008 to November 2008.

Overall, Richard B. has a diverse background, with significant experience in product management, project management, consulting, and business process improvement within the technology and media industries.

Richard B. has obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia, which they completed from 1995 to 1996. Prior to that, from 1984 to 1988, they earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Foreign Affairs, also from the University of Virginia. Apart from their degrees, Richard B. has obtained a certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from the Scrum Alliance, although the exact month and year of acquisition are not provided.