Richard Favors, MA, MASc

Richard Favors, MA, MASc, has a diverse work experience in the technology and social services fields. Richard has held positions such as Software Engineer at Visionable Global, where they were responsible for developing Restful APIs and leading a codebase migration project. At DocCafe.com, Richard worked as a Software Engineer and Data Import/Export Specialist, developing data importers/exporters and automated web crawlers/scrapers. Richard also led the development of major administrative projects. Richard was a Web Developer at Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions, Inc., where they worked on various projects to improve organizational processes. Richard developed an internal site and a mapping site for work orders. Additionally, Richard worked as a Senior Perl/PHP Programmer at Ovis Creative, where they performed backend development and created administrative pages for a social media website. Prior to their technology roles, they held positions in social services, including Case Planner at Community Counseling and Mediation, Children's Social Worker at the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Facilitator at Bayfront Youth and Family Services, and Child Protective Specialist at the City of New York, Administration for Children's Services. Richard holds an MA and MASc degree.

Richard Favors, MA, MASc, began their education in 1998 at Swarthmore College, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Computer Science in 2002. Richard then pursued further studies and obtained a Master's degree in Psychology from the City University of New York City College between 2006 and 2008. In 2011, Richard enrolled at the University of Denver, specializing in Information and Communications Technology with a concentration in Web Design and Development. Richard successfully completed their Master's degree at the University in 2013.