Richie Richards

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Entrepreneurial Engineering Leader- Expertise in RF Design, Program Management and Engineering R&D Operations @ Device Solutions Inc
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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States, United States
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About Richie Richards

Dynamic and Entrepreneurial Engineering Leader with a proven track record of success building cultures of engineering innovation across geographically dispersed engineering teams. I lead the development of industry-first and disruptive RF telecom products and solutions for government and commercial enterprises.My efforts drive significant organic revenue growth, providing business development and customer facing program management, with technical leadership over multi-million dollar, multi-year initiatives. I developed seven unique patented design solutions for RF wireless communication systems and application designs for Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) products. Early in my career, I co-founded, launched, and sold three wireless communication, startup firms to large enterprises. I’m proud to be a strategic advisor to Executive Management on wireless strategy, product direction, and quality engineering practices. I earned a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.STARTUPS FIRMS LAUNCHED & ACQUIRED: Eng. Director, Atlantic Communications Sciences LLC., wireless pt.-pt. (Acquired by P-Com Inc.), Melbourne, FL Director of RF Engineering, Intelesys LLC., commercial SATCOM (Acquired by Comsat/RSI Inc), Melbourne, FLSection Leader, Adcom LLC., commercial SATCOM – (Acquired by Scientific Atlanta), Melbourne, FLPATENTS: Patent US 10,142,018B2 Visible Light Communication Via Solid-State Lighting Devices (Cree Inc) Nov 2018 Patent: US 9,841,490B1 System & Method for Detecting Movement of a Mobile Assets & Controlling Operation of the Asset Based on Its Movement (Booz Allen Hamilton) Dec 2017Patent: US 9,664,369B2 LED Lamp (Cree Inc) May 2017Patent: US 9,980,356B2 Front End Surge & Power Protection for Solid-State Lighting, (Cree Inc) Jan 2013Patent: US 7,873,165B2 Tactical Radio with Integrated SATCOM Capability, (Harris Corp.) Jan 2011Patent: US 7,639,747B2 System and Method for Reducing Peak-to-Average Power Ratio for Multi- Carrier Communication Systems, (Harris Corp.) Dec 2009Patent: US 4,932,070A Mechanism for Deriving Accurate Frequency Reference for Satellite Communications Burst Demodulator, (Scientific Atlanta) Jun 1990

Richie Richards's Current Company Details
Device Solutions Inc

Device Solutions Inc

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Entrepreneurial Engineering Leader- Expertise in RF Design, Program Management and Engineering R&D Operations
Richie Richards Work Experience Details
  • Device Solutions Inc
    Senior Technical Advisor
    Device Solutions Inc Oct 2024 - Present
    Morrisville, North Carolina, Us
    In this technical advisor role I report to the CEO, Chris Lamb of Device Solutions. This role will involve RF, Wireless technologies applied to products and systems. Helping the Device Solutions technical team to best support our customers. If you need help with an RF design or just want a wireless producted developed to your custom specification please feel free to contact me.
  • Intel Corporation
    Federal Strategist
    Intel Corporation Apr 2022 - Oct 2024
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    Strategist position involving the creation and management of the business and technology strategy of Intel's Advanced Wireless Communication capability. Building a broad relationship with the U.S. Government and defense primes to meet the counry's wireless communication mission needs.
  • Wolfspeed
    Principal Program Manager - Rf Foundry Services
    Wolfspeed Aug 2016 - Apr 2022
    Durham, North Carolina, Us
    Recruited for Radio Frequency (RF), wireless technologies background, familiarity with large defense contractors, and extensive DoD government programs expertise. As a Program Manager, I serve as a pre- and post-sales interface for the product specification & design of RF Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) for defense contractors and commercial customers, addressing RF communication, Radar, WiFi, IoT wireless, cellular applications. I lead cross-functional teams of Ph.D., Sr. Scientists, and manufacturing engineers. Notable Contributions:►Facilitated the expansion of the company’s focus to include commercial and national security defense RF communication systems efforts funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense program. ►Drove scalable and sustainable organic growth in both Cree Wolfspeed’s Power and RF businesses by implementing formal documented program development and business processes.►Customer Facing Program Manager for RF Foundry Services for a custom RF IC design process that yielded the highest power density per area of any RF semiconductor technology.►Led a proprietary and patent-pending technology effort to reduce RF signal trapping in RF GaN-on-SiC semiconductors, an industry-first, groundbreaking improvement for use in Radar & Cellular applications. Client Success:►Capitalized on strong RF technology expertise to capture business and manage $3M+ U.S. government, Radar programs and commercial 5G wireless communication applications.►Penetrated the automotive electric vehicle (EV) market as the liaison for Wolfspeed’s Power R&D team to tier 1, international automotive electric vehicle OEM customers.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Senior Lead Associate
    Booz Allen Hamilton Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Hired by Booz Allen Hamilton in a customer-facing role and managed a multi-skilled engineering team that included embedded SW, digital, analog, RF, and mechanical design engineers. Notable Contributions:►Improved design process quality by successfully devising and implementing a gate-driven design review process. Directed the integration of an ISO-9001 quality process for this remote engineering design center.►Collaborated with Intel C-suite executives in joint venture business development effort to strategically define IoT cellular technologies and services required by the DoD. Helped define BAH’s IoT wireless strategy and patented technologies utilized to secure the White House.
  • Cree
    Senior Engineering Manager Of Customer Support, Application Engineering Services, And R&D
    Cree Oct 2011 - Aug 2015
    Durham, Nc, Us
    Hired for success building three engineering startups that were acquired. I led hardware, software, mechanical and optical engineering, and technical teams while serving as the primary interface with customers.Notable Contributions:►Co-founder and leader of Cree’s customer-focused TEMPO (Thermal, Electrical, Mechanical Photometric & Optical) marketing application engineering services team. Developed state-of-the-art LED lighting systems and IoT controls that were industry-leading solutions based on two issued US patents.►Led the creation of Cree’s first NVLAP accredited photometric lab and documented a photometric testing process deployed globally across multiple Cree locations.►Dramatically improved customer satisfaction by deploying the TEMPO technical team as part of an application engineering test service that supported the customer’s internal R&D team.►Supported Cree’s LED sales team by conducting customer tours with demonstrations of LED technologies and photometric testing. Experienced in presenting technical marketing information at large conferences.
  • Nitronex (Now M/A-Com)
    Director Of Advanced Technology Programs- Pm & Rf Business Development
    Nitronex (Now M/A-Com) Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
    Program Manager leader for a venture capital-backed firm, developing and manufacturing Gallium Nitride (GaN) RF semiconductor devices. I focused on business development & leading of government-funded GaN, RF projects.Notable Contributions:►Captured program wins with U.S. Air Force Research Labs and NASA as program manager leader for multiple, $1M to 2.5M+, RF semiconductor initiatives.
  • Plexus Technology Group
    Director Of Engineering Solutions
    Plexus Technology Group Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
    Neenah, Wi, Us
  • Harris Corporation
    Sr. Eng. Manager - Advanced Programs
    Harris Corporation Aug 2002 - May 2009
    Melbourne, Florida, Us
    Developed technologies and business in military programs and commercial communications products. I launched cross-divisional development efforts, between multiple divisions ($3.2B revenue areas), which maximized organic growth. These efforts involved team building, leveraging technology and business development of technology-diverse products. U.S. Citizen, hold DOD and TS/SCI Clearances.
  • Centerpoint Broadband Technologies
    Director Of Wireless Engineering
    Centerpoint Broadband Technologies 2000 - 2002
    Trollåsen, Akershus, No
    Founder of an engineering consulting firm that was acquired by Centerpoint of San Jose CA
  • P-Com
    Director Of Engineering
    P-Com 1994 - 2000
    Us
    Founder of ACS which was acquired by P-Com in Campbell CA
  • Comsat/Rsi
    Director Of Rf Engineering
    Comsat/Rsi 1991 - 1994
    Principle in Intelesys which was acquired by COMSAT/RSI
  • Scientic Altanta (Cisco)
    Section Head
    Scientic Altanta (Cisco) 1986 - 1991

Richie Richards Skills

Semiconductors Product Development Rf Electronics Engineering Management Program Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Analog Engineering Wireless Electrical Engineering Management Manufacturing Systems Engineering Product Management Mixed Signal Business Development Team Building R&d Semiconductor Industry Simulations Failure Analysis Start Ups Embedded Systems Six Sigma Ic Rf Engineering Lean Manufacturing Strategic Planning Design Of Experiments Process Engineering Design For Manufacturing Wireless Technologies Project Planning Analog Circuit Design

Richie Richards Education Details

  • University Of Virginia
    University Of Virginia
    Electrical And Rf Communications Engineering
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Electrical Engineering

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