Summary
Jon Richards is a Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years building robust embedded and networked systems, currently focused on NAND controller support and medical device connectivity. He blends deep C/C++ and low-level embedded experience with mobile development (Objective-C/Android) and backend services, having engineered large-scale radio astronomy infrastructure at the Allen Telescope Array and consumer-facing BLE solutions projected to reach millions of users. Known for squeezing performance from hardware and networks—achieving multi‑fold efficiency and connection-speed improvements—he bridges firmware, cloud, and frontend JavaScript realities. A lifelong tinkerer and licensed ham operator (KK6NZQ), he brings a rare mix of observational science, hands-on embedded engineering, and practical product delivery from prototype to production.
16 years of coding experience
30 years of employment as a software developer
High School, I liked electronics class the best!, High School, I liked electronics class the best! at Beckman
BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering, Computer programming and electronics, BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering, Computer programming and electronics at University of Iowa