Rick Pugh
About Rick Pugh
Rick Pugh serves as a Senior Product Manager at Mirantis, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in product management and engineering across various technology companies, he has held leadership roles at organizations such as VidScale, Edge Gravity by Ericsson, and Limelight Networks.
Work at Mirantis
Rick Pugh has served as a Senior Product Manager at Mirantis since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing a multi-cluster, multi-cloud Kubernetes orchestration system. Additionally, he has implemented big data telemetry systems that provide product insights and facilitate customer usage-based billing. His contributions have supported Mirantis in enhancing its product offerings and improving customer experience.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Mirantis, Rick Pugh held various leadership positions in the tech industry. He was the Vice President of Big Data at VidScale from 2014 to 2018. He also served as Vice President of Analytics and Monitoring at Edge Gravity by Ericsson for ten months in 2018-2019. His earlier roles include Senior Director of Engineering and Senior Director of Product Management at Limelight Networks, as well as Principal Systems Engineer at General Dynamics C4 Systems.
Education and Expertise
Rick Pugh earned a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Arizona State University's Ira Fulton School of Engineering, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from San Diego State University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in product management, engineering, and analytics within the technology sector.
Career Timeline
Rick Pugh's career spans over two decades, during which he has held multiple senior roles in product management and engineering. He began his career at HNC Software as VP of Engineering/Product Management from 1996 to 2000. He has also worked at Akonix Systems, FutureTrade Technologies, and Veoh Networks, among others, before his tenure at Mirantis. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product development and management.