JR Rickerson

Software Craftsman & Passionate Technology Educator

JR Rickerson is a seasoned software engineer with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Red Rivet Studios, a software consulting business.

His expertise includes software engineering architecture, industry best practices, open source tools, agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and live technical training.

He holds a BS in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University and has worked in various roles such as Information Technology Instructor, Owner / Software Consultant, Senior Software Developer, Automation Engineer, Development Lead, and more, in organizations like Sage, Ciena, and Nexidia.

With a passion for educating and mentoring, JR has been involved in organizing meetups, volunteering at STEM events, and teaching software engineering tools to professionals across diverse business segments including manufacturing, higher education, and SaaS platforms.