About: He joined KP in 2001 as software development manager providing operational, technical and development management expertise for KP websites and a KP built electronic medical record. Later he joined the KP-IT Enterprise Architecture team where he continued his lead role in software development by creating a KP national solution strategy for software development. Richard was also responsible for creating the KP enterprise content management strategy and is a subject matter expert in the areas of knowledge management, content management and social media.

Richard has over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior experience includes management and development positions for Robert Half, Netscape, Clorox and Dean & DeLucca. Prior to entering into the IT field Richard was a corpsman in the U.S. Navy learning and practicing clinical procedures equivalent to the responsibilities of a licensed vocational nurse.

Richard’s areas of interest include his family, next generation gaming, communication philosophy and of course computers.

Education: BA in Mass Communication from California State University Hayward