Richard Watkins
About Richard Watkins
Richard Watkins is the Delivery Lead and Senior Integrations Developer at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with over nine years of experience in various roles within the Enterprise Integration Services department.
Richard Watkins at National Instruments
Richard Watkins currently serves as the Delivery Lead and Senior Integrations Developer at National Instruments (NI) in Austin, Texas. Over his 9-year tenure with NI, Richard has held several roles within the Enterprise Integration Services (EIS) department. His progression from an Integrations Developer to his current leadership position highlights his extensive experience and technical expertise within the company.
Career Progression at NI
Richard Watkins started at NI in 2012 as an Applications Developer in the eCommerce department. In 2014, he transitioned to the Enterprise Integration Services (EIS) department as an Integrations Developer. He rose through the ranks, becoming a Staff Integrations Developer in the same year. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a Senior Integrations Developer, and from 2020 to 2021, he took on the role of Technical Lead and Senior Integrations Developer. As of now, he is the Delivery Lead and Senior Integrations Developer, showcasing consistent growth in his responsibilities.
Educational Background
Richard Watkins graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Sciences. During his time at the university, from 2006 to 2011, he also worked as a Student Tutor for Automata Theory, offering academic support to his peers and gaining valuable teaching experience.
Early Career at Autodesk
Before joining NI, Richard Watkins began his professional career at Autodesk in 2011. He worked as a SharePoint Developer within the Enterprise Architecture team for three months in San Rafael, California. This role provided him with his initial exposure to enterprise-level application development and integration.