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David Richardson

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Vice President, AgentCore at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

David is a seasoned technology executive, currently serving as the Vice President of AgentCore at AWS. He is known for building and scaling major cloud services from the ground up, including launching AWS CloudFront and Route 53. He holds a BSE from the University of Michigan.

Beyond his deep technical expertise in cloud computing and APIs, David has a distinct appreciation for the arts and design. His interests include the intricacies of typography and the cultural richness of swing-era jazz, showcasing a blend of analytical and creative passions.

He is a founding leader of multiple foundational AWS services that power a significant portion of the internet today.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Vice President, AgentCore
Job Level
Senior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

AI Agent Platforms
He currently leads AgentCore at AWS, a platform for building and operating AI agents, and recently announced its general availability.
Developer Platforms
At Stripe, he was the Business Lead for Developer Experience & Product Platform, focusing on APIs, SDKs, and docs to support developers.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Vice President, AgentCore
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
4-2023 - 9-2025
Business Lead, Developer Experience & Product Platform
Stripe
3-2017 - 4-2022
Vice President, Serverless
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3-2011 - 3-2017
Vice President & General Manager, Amazon Elastic Block Store
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
1-2006 - 3-2011
Director
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1987 - 1994
BSE
University of Michigan
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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