Richard hails from Tulsa. He has earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Stanford. (Go Sooners and Cardinals!) Before starting Pied Piper, he worked for Hooli as a part time software developer. While his work focuses on applied information theory, mostly optimizing lossless compression schema of both the length-limited and adaptive variants, his non-work interests range widely, everything from quantum computing to chaos theory. He could tell you about it, but THAT would NOT be a “length-limited” conversation!

Skills

Web Development

Master
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript

Compression

Master
  • Mpeg
  • MP4
  • GIF

Work Experience (1)

CEO/President
Pied Piper
December 2013 - December 2014
http://piedpiper.com

Pied Piper is a multi-platform technology based on a proprietary universal compression algorithm that has consistently fielded high Weisman Scores™ that are not merely competitive, but approach the theoretical limit of lossless compression.

  • Build an algorithm for artist to detect if their music was violating copy right infringement laws

  • Successfully won Techcrunch Disrupt

  • Optimized an algorithm that holds the current world record for Weisman Scores

Volunteer

Teacher
CoderDojo
January 2012 - January 2013

Global movement of free coding clubs for young people.

  • Awarded 'Teacher of the Month'

Education (1)

Bachelor
Information Technology
University of Oklahoma
2011 - 2014
  • DB1101 - Basic SQL
  • CS2011 - Java Introduction
Grade: 4.0

Awards

Digital Compression Pioneer Award
Techcrunch
2014

There is no spoon.

Publications

1 October 2014

Innovative middle-out compression algorithm that changes the way we store data.

Languages

English

Native speaker

Interests

Wildlife

  • Ferrets
  • Unicorns

References

“ It is my pleasure to recommend Richard, his performance working as a consultant for Main St. Company proved that he will be a valuable addition to any company. ”
Erlich Bachman