Richard Patterson is an experienced Principal Product Manager at Tektronix, focusing on innovative software experiences through cross-functional collaboration. Previously, Richard held roles at Tektronix as Software Business Development Manager, emphasizing process innovation for engineering needs. Richard's career includes positions such as Sales Development Manager EMEA at Anritsu, managing pricing and opportunities in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, and Product Marketing Manager at Yokogawa, overseeing the go-to-market strategy for Data Acquisition and Oscilloscope products in North America. Earlier roles include Area Sales Manager and Customer Solutions Architect at Averna, District Sales Manager and Field Sales Engineer at National Instruments, and research positions at The Ohio State University and Florida State University, where Richard contributed to significant physics research. Academic credentials include a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Physics from The Ohio State University and Florida State University, respectively.