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Top SchoolJohn Richter is a Product Solutions Architect specializing in application performance monitoring with 11 years of experience building high-performance, data-driven web and backend systems using Go, Python, TypeScript, and React. Currently at Datadog, he pairs deep technical expertise in observability with customer-facing solution design, having progressed from enterprise sales engineering into product architecture. His background includes leading full-stack development, DevOps, and mission-critical systems for the DoD and startups, where he translated complex requirements into scalable, maintainable products. As a solo maker and entrepreneur he validated no-code prototypes and drove go-to-market strategies for niche motorsports customers, demonstrating product intuition beyond pure engineering. Outside of work he mentors others as a certified high-performance driving instructor, reflecting a practical coaching style that carries into technical leadership.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science at Michigan State University
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