Rich Edwards is a seasoned executive with over fifteen years of experience in software development and product management. He specializes in using technology to leverage data that drives growth and efficiency. Edwards is the CEO of Mindspan Systems, a software and systems integration company that provides innovative solutions for business intelligence and data-intensive problems to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to his current role, Edwards was the founder and president of Hudson Assets, IBM Watson Developer Cloud's Program Director for Product Management/Developer Evangelism, and IBM's Board Member of Staff of Hope.

Edwards' past experience includes leadership in Corporate Service Corp and Strategy and Product Management at IBM, Manufacturing Manager at Berk-Tek (Alcatel/Nexans Subsidary), and Engineering Officer in the US Army. He has excellent skills in product management, software development, systems integration, and data science. Edwards is a well-known figure in the industry and is an expert in leveraging technology-driven solutions for complex data problems.