Rick Kreifeldt
About Rick Kreifeldt
Rick Kreifeldt serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Sorenson Communications and has held various advisory and leadership roles in technology companies. He specializes in emerging technologies and has a strong background in electrical engineering, contributing to advancements in automotive infotainment and communication solutions.
Work at Sorenson Communications
Rick Kreifeldt has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Sorenson Communications since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing technology solutions that enhance communication accessibility. His leadership emphasizes the development of innovative captioning experiences, aligning with the company's mission to provide user-friendly communication tools.
Current Roles and Board Memberships
Kreifeldt is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a Board Member at Canary Speech since 2022 and a Founding Member at Punks & Pinstripes since 2021. Additionally, he serves as an Advisory Board Member at AtomBeam Technologies since 2019 and previously held a position on the Advisory Board at Zero - Electric Vehicles Inc. for six months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Rick Kreifeldt studied Electrical Engineering at Utah State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1986 to 1990 and continuing his studies there from 1990 to 1993. He possesses expertise in various fields, including emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property strategy. His specialization includes AI/ML, DSP, IoT, Connected Car technologies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Previous Work Experience
Kreifeldt has held significant roles in various companies prior to his current positions. He worked as SVP/GM at LG Electronics from 2020 to 2021, managing the America R&D Lab. He also served as Executive Director at eSync Alliance from 2018 to 2020 and as an Advisor at ReddyPort from 2017 to 2021. His contributions include developing automotive infotainment solutions and building fundamental standards technology.
Achievements in Technology Development
Throughout his career, Rick Kreifeldt has played a key role in deploying large-scale sound systems and has been instrumental in the rebranding of the Olelo app to CaptionCall Mobile. His commitment to innovation is evident in his efforts to enhance accessibility in communication solutions, focusing on user-friendly captioning experiences.