Summary
Richard Finn is an experienced product and operations leader with over 15 years delivering IoT, web, and SaaS products across startups and enterprises. Currently Director of Operations at BookFunnel and an adjunct professor teaching AI and product innovation, he blends hands-on technical know-how with strategic roadmap execution. His background ranges from founding and scaling web development firms to launching embedded IoT hardware like the Notecard Cell+WiFi and driving IoT and 5G solutions at AT&T. Richard pairs an MBA and deep engineering roots with practical skills in cloud architecture, analytics, and full-stack development, enabling rapid prototyping and measurable business impact. He’s known for rescuing high-stakes projects and translating complex technical requirements into user-focused products. Based in Mansfield, Texas, he brings a rare combination of product vision, classroom mentorship, and operational rigor.
10 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at University of Houston
BAS Interdisciplinary: Bus. Adm./MIS, BAS Interdisciplinary: Bus. Adm./MIS at Dallas Baptist University
MBA General Management, MBA General Management at Southern Methodist University
English