Richard Howard brings over 40 years of experience in technology and operations, with a strong track record of leadership, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration. He spent more than a decade as Director of Technology and Operations at a global software company, where he oversaw operations and enterprise integration projects.
Mr. Howard currently serves as Co-Leader of the Computing Device Security Task Force for SEMI, a leading international standards organization, and was recognized with an International Excellence Award for his contributions to global security standards.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Howard held a Principal engineering role at Murata Machinery USA/ICIS, Inc., working with high-profile clients such as Honda, Fuji Film, JetBlue, FedEx, Ford, and Sony. His experience spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, finance, insurance, leasing, home automation, and electronic medical records.
Mr. Howard holds degrees in Business and Engineering. He is also a certified Professional Scrum Master and holds Lean Six Sigma certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous improvement and agile methodologies.