Jon Richter
About Jon Richter
Jon Richter serves as the Vice President of Product Management for Intelligent DevOps at Digital.ai. He has a diverse background in product management and software development, with previous roles at companies such as CognitiveScale, IBM, and ConcertAI.
Current Role at Digital.ai
Jon Richter serves as the Vice President of Product Management for Intelligent DevOps at Digital.ai. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Raleigh, North Carolina. In this position, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency of software development processes and implementing management strategies that leverage generative AI.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Digital.ai, Jon Richter held several significant roles in product management. He was the Vice President and Head of Product at CognitiveScale from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he worked at IBM in various capacities, including Program Director for IBM Watson Discovery Advisor and IBM Watson Oncology Expert Advisor, contributing to the development of advanced AI solutions.
Educational Background
Jon Richter has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business.
Expertise in Software Development and DevOps
Jon Richter possesses extensive expertise in optimizing software development lifecycles, particularly in Agile planning, testing, release, and deployment. He specializes in automating critical DevOps workflows, which facilitates the successful deployment of AI-generated applications. His focus on predictive decision-making allows him to identify key areas and risks throughout the application lifecycle.
Career Progression and Roles
Jon Richter's career spans various roles across multiple organizations. He has worked as a Software Development Lead at Perficient, Inc., a Senior Internet Consultant at Xpedior, Inc., and a Construction Supervisor at Black & Veatch. His diverse experiences have provided him with a balanced perspective on business, technology, strategy, and execution in building SaaS-based products.