Richard Tollerton
About Richard Tollerton
Richard Tollerton is a Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with expertise in security technologies and extensive experience in software development.
Richard Tollerton's Current Position at NI
Richard Tollerton is currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments (NI) in Austin, Texas. He started this role on April 1, 2021. In addition to his current title, he also holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at the same company. His expertise includes working on core LabVIEW with a focus on Linux, RT, and security technologies such as TLS and SFTP, as well as version control using Git.
Richard Tollerton's Previous Roles
Before his current role, Richard Tollerton has had an extensive career at National Instruments. He was a Staff Software Engineer from 2002 to 2008. Subsequently, he joined Isomorphic Software as a Software Developer, where he worked from 2008 to 2012. His career demonstrates a strong focus on software development and engineering.
Richard Tollerton’s Education
Richard Tollerton studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He completed his degree program from 1997 to 2002. His academic background laid the foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering.
Expertise in Security Technologies
Richard Tollerton has specific expertise in security technologies, including Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). His current work at National Instruments involves a focus on these technologies within the context of LabVIEW, particularly on Linux and Real-Time (RT) platforms. Additionally, he has experience with Git for version control, which is integral to his engineering projects.