Richard Jones is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with expertise in iOS and MacOS development. He studied Electronics & Micro Computers, and later established a computer repair shop. Richard's IT career advanced from a position of Technical Workshop Manager with an Apple Service Center, to running his consultancy as an iOS Development & Systems Consultant. Presently, he works with Diligent Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer on various high-profile, customer-facing mobile and desktop applications, including the company's native Mac application. Richard has a wealth of experience developing on the iOS and Mac platforms and working in a DevOps / CI environment. He is familiar with various technology stacks and methodologies, including Android, iOS & Mac Catalyst projects, Typescript, Angular, Scrum, and Agile.

Richard is a lifelong lover of music, having studied guitar at the prestigious 'Academy of Contemporary Music.' He has played in many bands over the years and recently created a social "Meetup" group for MIDI and synthesizer musicians in Christchurch. In his free time, Richard enjoys retro-computing and microcontrollers, as well as more recent interests in FPGA, HDL, and digital systems design.