Richard McLaughlin
Go-getter · DISC type dRichard is a Senior Director of Engineering at Optiva Inc. , specializing in large-scale distributed infrastructure for telecom systems. An alumnus of Queens University Belfast, he leads global teams in cloud transformation, DevOps, and SRE. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, supportive, and outstanding leader with strong technical expertise and a clear vision.
Outside of work, Richard is an avid golf enthusiast, recently attending the Irish Open. He stays current with emerging technology by participating in conferences like Beltech. He actively fosters an inclusive team environment by publicly celebrating cultural holidays such as Diwali and Eid with his colleagues and friends.
Unique fact: Richard was personally responsible for establishing, growing, and managing Optivas Belfast office.
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