Rick Marriott
About Rick Marriott
Rick Marriott is a Senior Manager of Product Reliability Engineering at Poly, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in reliability engineering, vendor management, and has held various engineering roles over his career, including positions at Polycom and McData Corporation.
Work at Poly
Rick Marriott has been serving as the Senior Manager of Product Reliability Engineering at Poly since 2019. His role involves overseeing product reliability initiatives and engineering processes in Westminster, Colorado. With a focus on enhancing product quality and reliability, he has contributed to various projects that align with Poly's commitment to delivering high-performance communication solutions.
Education and Expertise
Rick Marriott studied Operations Management at Caltech from 2018 to 2022, achieving a degree in the field. He has also pursued various courses and certifications, including a Certificate from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin since 2010. His educational background includes studies in Electronics Technology at Boulder Vocational Technology Center and Supervisory Management at Leadership Management Incorporated.
Background
Rick Marriott has a diverse professional background in engineering and management. He worked at Polycom for over a decade in various roles, including Product Reliability Engineering Manager and Test, Validation, and Reliability Engineering Manager. His earlier experience includes positions at Hobbs Engineering and McData Corporation, where he focused on industrial design and highly accelerated life testing.
Achievements
Rick Marriott has extensive experience in reliability engineering and testing, with a strong emphasis on technical presentations, mentoring, and training on a global scale. He has been involved in managing engineering groups and virtual teams, as well as overseeing offshore and domestic vendor management for product quality and reliability. His expertise includes system reliability testing for Department of Defense and aerospace applications.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Rick Marriott specializes in several technical areas, including analog high current and inductive designs, power supply design, and digital high-speed signal integrity. He has hands-on experience in automated test design, including software GUI and I/O. Additionally, he has been involved in system EMC global certifications and FRACAS processes, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in engineering.