Rick Carlino
About Rick Carlino
Rick Carlino is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and a background in military operations. He has worked at various companies, including Qualia and FarmBot.io, and has a diverse educational background in Korean language and business management.
Current Role at Qualia
Rick Carlino serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Qualia, a position he has held since 2022. His work is based in Saint Charles, Illinois. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions that streamline real estate transactions, leveraging his extensive background in software engineering.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Rick worked at several organizations in various software development capacities. He was a Lead Software Developer and Co-Founder at FarmBot.io from 2013 to 2022, where he played a key role in developing open-source farming technology. He also worked as a Ruby on Rails Developer at RevSpring Inc. from 2013 to 2014 and at Rebel Outpost LLC in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Full Stack Web Developer at Smashing Boxes for six months in 2014.
Military Background
Rick Carlino has a notable military background, having served in the US Army. He held the position of Operations Sergeant from 2007 to 2009 and was previously a Transmission Systems Team Chief from 2006 to 2009. His service took place in Uijeongbu, Korea, where he gained valuable leadership and operational experience.
Educational Background
Rick's educational journey includes a variety of institutions and fields of study. He studied at Arizona State University, focusing on Korean Language and Small Business Management, earning a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) from 2010 to 2013. He also attended Yonsei University for 11 months in 2012, where he studied Korean Language and Business Management. Earlier, he completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies at William Rainey Harper College from 2009 to 2010.