Richard Andersen

Richard Andersen's work experience spans several decades and includes roles in various companies in the technology industry. Richard began their career in 1985 at Navistar International Transportation Corp., where they focused on researching and developing engineering and manufacturing systems using Artificial Intelligence and Object-Oriented Technologies. Richard then moved on to positions at Metamor Technologies, Platinum Technology Solutions, and Trading Technologies, where they held roles such as Staff Technologist, Principal Technical Architect, and Principal Systems Architect, respectively.

In 2000, Andersen became the Principal Solutions Architect and Managing Partner at Andersen & Associates Consulting Services, LLC, specializing in Microsoft .NET technologies within the trading and investment sector. During their time there, they developed solutions for clients and managed projects.

In 2014, Andersen joined DataStax as a Principal Architect, playing a key role in the sales organization responsible for delivering business and technical solutions to customers. Richard developed and managed the health assessment program, created the health assessment analytics engine, and conducted in-depth technical health assessments for strategic and enterprise customers. Richard also provided technical guidance, delivered training, and participated in the Cassandra community.

Following their time at DataStax, Andersen worked at Click Boarding as a Principal Architect, Yugabyte as a Solutions Architect, Dremio as a Principal Engineer, and most recently at Aerospike, Inc. as a Principal Performance Engineer.

Overall, Richard Andersen has a wealth of experience in technical architecture, solutions development, and project management within various companies in the technology industry.

Richard Andersen's education history begins in 1975 when they attended Stagg H.S. There is no information regarding their degree or field of study during this period. Richard then pursued an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree at Moraine Valley Community College from 1981 to 1982. The field of study during this period is not specified.

In 1983 and 1984, Richard attended Northern Illinois University and studied Math and Computer Science, however, no specific degree is mentioned.

In addition to their formal education, Richard Andersen has obtained several certifications. Richard completed the AS101 Intro to Aerospike Enterprise Edition and AS201 Developing for Aerospike I from Aerospike, Inc. in September 2022. In February 2020, they became a Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist through Scaled Agile, Inc. Richard also holds certifications such as Master C# and Master C++ from Brainbench, as well as certifications as a Microsoft .Net Certified Application Developer and a Microsoft .Net Certified Solution Developer from Microsoft. Richard has also obtained the Programmer/Analyst Aptitude certification from Brainbench. The specific months and years for the obtention of some certifications are not provided.