Richard Gash
About Richard Gash
Richard Gash is a Senior Product Manager at WP Engine in Ireland, with extensive experience in product management and software development across various companies and industries.
WP Engine Senior Product Manager
Richard Gash is currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at WP Engine in Ireland. His role involves engaging with key business stakeholders, business units, and product teams to drive product development and implementation within the company. His extensive experience in product management and cloud platform development equips him with the skills necessary to oversee the enhancement and delivery of WP Engine’s product offerings.
Forcepoint Product Manager Experience
From 2018 to 2021, Richard Gash worked at Forcepoint as a Product Manager for the Cloud Platform in Cork, Munster, Ireland. During his tenure, he led the development of the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering. He collaborated with key business units and product teams to build Forcepoint’s new cloud platform on public cloud infrastructure, leveraging his extensive background in agile methodologies.
Inhance Technology Product Management Role
Richard Gash served as a Product Manager at Inhance Technology for a year between 2017 and 2018 in County Cork, Ireland. In this role, he delivered mobile apps globally targeted at the Mobile Reverse Logistics and Insurance sectors. His contributions significantly impacted the company's ability to provide innovative technological solutions to its clientele.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Product Management
Richard Gash holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from University College Cork, completed between 1999 and 2003. He further advanced his education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Security and Forensic Computing from Dublin City University, achieved in 2004. In 2016, he expanded his expertise by studying Product Management for 11 months at General Assembly, equipping him with up-to-date skills in product development and management.
Agile Methodologies and Team Leadership
Throughout his career, Richard Gash has successfully implemented agile methodologies across multi-discipline teams. By leveraging approaches such as Kanban and Scrum, he has evolved and crafted delivery processes that increase efficiency and productivity. His leadership has built high-performing teams focused on a lean approach to product development, ensuring timely and effective project completions.