Summary
Richard Graham is a multidisciplinary technologist, educator, and entrepreneur who blends human-centered design, music technology, and applied computer science across academia, industry, and startups. As Co-Founder and Principal at Delta Sound Labs and an Ableton Certified Trainer, he applies PhD-level expertise in music to hands-on sound design, audio production, and creative tech products. He teaches at The George Washington University while driving human-centered design engineering at MITRE, demonstrating a rare mix of classroom pedagogy and government-facing systems work. His background spans web and instructional design, embedded computing for music, and sound design for automotive and arts sectors, reflecting deep cross-domain fluency. Originally from Northern Ireland and now based near Washington, DC, he pairs international perspective with two decades of practice and a recent MS in Applied Computer Science to bridge research and production. An unanticipated strength is his ability to translate advanced musical research into practical tools and curricula that scale across industry and higher education.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Music Technology, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Music Technology at Queen's University Belfast
Master of Science - MS Applied Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Applied Computer Science at The George Washington University
Ph.D Music, Ph.D Music at Ulster University