Summary
Riaz Missaghi is a seasoned software engineering leader with 14 years of experience building compliant, production-grade systems across healthcare, enterprise, and blockchain mining operations. Currently driving data and systems to keep Compass Mining's miners hashing, he previously led multi-department engineering teams at UnitedHealth Group to translate research and VC partnerships into regulated technology businesses that improved patient outcomes. His background blends hands-on architecture and development with security and compliance stewardship—PCI, disaster recovery, and healthcare controls feature prominently in his track record. Known for hiring and scaling small, highly productive teams, he pairs strategic vision with practical delivery and public-facing communication at conferences. Based in Minnesota, he brings a pragmatic, proof-of-work mindset to solving complex operational challenges while bridging research, product, and engineering.
14 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer