Summary
Rick Cromer is an experienced product and engineering leader turned equity derivatives trader with over two decades of delivering enterprise software, systems integration, and automation across telecom, finance, and defense sectors. He has repeatedly led cross-functional teams to commercialize high-revenue products—from COOL:Gen enterprise software to regulatory compliance tools like eLIENS—and built operational systems that saved millions by reducing defects and streamlining inventory. Equally comfortable in hands-on design and executive strategy, Rick has deep expertise in J2EE/SOA architectures, Oracle/MuleSoft integrations, and embedded electronics developed early in his career for avionics and manufacturing automation. Based in Plano, Texas, he blends technical breadth with market-driven productization and a knack for turning complex regulatory or manufacturing problems into pragmatic, revenue-generating solutions.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Course work related to MSCS, Course work related to MSCS at University of Texas in Dallas
BSEE, Digital Electronics Design, BSEE, Digital Electronics Design at The University of Texas at Arlington
BSEE, BSEE at Texas A&M University
English