Richard Friend

Richard Friend is an accomplished software engineer with extensive experience spanning over two decades in various roles and companies, including leadership positions. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer at ZILO since February 2023, prior experience includes roles such as .NET Tech Lead and Senior Software Engineer at DST Systems, where work focused on .NET Core, WebApi, and security design. At SS&C Technologies, Richard held the position of Tech Lead & Senior Developer, specializing in microservices and identity management solutions. Richard has also contributed to mobile platforms as Lead Software Developer & Technical Architect at FirstPort (UK) and gained full-stack development experience at BluTek. Earlier roles include software development positions at Moosesoft and BT, with a solid foundation in software architecture and application development.