Richard Somyak
About Richard Somyak
Richard Somyak serves as the Product Operations Director for Go-To-Market at Illuminate Education, Inc. He has extensive experience in operations and project management, having held various roles in the education technology sector and other industries over the past three decades.
Current Role at Illuminate Education
Richard Somyak serves as the Product Operations Director for Go-To-Market at Illuminate Education, Inc. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product operations and ensuring effective market strategies are implemented. His work supports the company's mission to enhance educational outcomes through innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Illuminate Education
Before his current role, Richard worked at Illuminate Education, Inc. as a Strategic Account Manager from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, he managed key accounts and fostered relationships with clients to ensure their needs were met. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of the educational technology landscape.
Career Background in Operations and Engineering
Richard has a diverse background in operations and engineering. He worked at eSchoolData as the Director of Operations from 2008 to 2019, where he managed operational processes in Bohemia, NY. Prior to that, he was a Project Manager and Systems Engineer at Imperial Softwares from 1995 to 2000 in Great River, NY. His early career included roles as a Systems Engineer and Service Delivery Manager at Micro Exchange Inc from 1990 to 1995 in Nutley, NJ, and as a Technical Operations Manager at Omgeo from 2006 to 2008.
Educational Technology Expertise
Richard has extensive experience in the educational technology sector, having worked in various roles that focus on operational efficiency and client management. His tenure at eSchoolData and Illuminate Education has equipped him with insights into the needs of educational institutions and the technology solutions that support them.