Richard Rigby
About Richard Rigby
Richard Rigby is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in liquidity, currently employed at Zero Hash in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a diverse background in software engineering and robotics, having worked at several companies including RedZone Robotics and Horizon Geosciences.
Current Role at Zero Hash
Richard Rigby serves as a Senior Software Engineer (Liquidity) at Zero Hash. He has been in this position since 2022, contributing to the company's liquidity management and software development efforts. His role involves designing and implementing solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of liquidity operations.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Richard Rigby worked at DroneDeploy as a Senior Backend Engineer - Ground Robotics from 2021 to 2022. He also held positions at RedZone Robotics Inc., where he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2018. His experience in these roles focused on developing software solutions for robotics applications.
Background in Engineering and Technology
Richard Rigby has a solid educational background in engineering and computer sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Auckland from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his studies at Massey University, obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Information Sciences from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he completed a React Nanodegree in Computer Software Engineering through Udacity in 2018.
Early Career in Geosciences
Richard Rigby began his career in the geosciences sector, working at Horizon Geosciences. He served as an ROV Pilot/Tech from 2008 to 2012 and later as an ROV Base Engineer from 2013 to 2014. His work in this field involved operating remotely operated vehicles and supporting various geoscience projects in the Middle East and Sharjah, UAE.