Richard Kirby has more than 20 years of high technology business development experience.  He is a results-oriented manager able to direct, motivate and support internal and external operations, product development, and marketing and service efforts.  By emphasizing solutions and forecasting future product requirements, he plays a critical role in helping companies better service clients.

Before joining NeoSystems, Richard was Alliance Partner Manager for Deltek Systems.  He provided frontline support for existing partners, recruited new ones, and expanded the subscription software business.  Significantly, he was in the in-house advocate for the partners and their needs within Deltek.

For the Road Runner/Time Warner, Richard negotiated contracts and service agreements and resolved operational issues with key technology partners and online services, including CISCO, Microsoft, Motorola, Compaq, Nortel, Oracle, and others.  This met operational requirements, while saving tens of millions of dollars and gaining favorable business terms.

Other companies Richard has served include Freddie Mac, Best Software, and Quantum Design.