Ric Peoples
Ric Peoples has over 6 years of experience working on Internet/Intranet products, utilizing C++ to convert HTTP requests to SQL statements for database utilization. Additionally, he has approximately 10 years of embedded systems work involving assembly language, firmware, and real-time control of Intel and Motorola based systems with ICE technology.
With a vast consultancy background spanning around 30 years, he has provided services to large corporations, small businesses, and individuals in areas such as data processing, storage, telecom, hardware/software maintenance, and virus/malware detection and removal. Ric is skilled in connecting computers through various mediums like Dial-up, DSL, Cable Modem, and T-1 lines. He is proficient in diagnosing and resolving hardware issues, implementing backup strategies, and educating users on various applications and tools.
Ric Peoples is a versatile professional, capable of adapting to end-user needs while effectively engaging with management, engineers, technicians, and professionals in industries such as Aerospace, Internet, Financial, Semiconductor, Medical, Interactive Television, Data Storage, Military, and Oil Exploration/Transport.
His educational background includes studies in Computer Languages, Operating Systems Design, Electronics Theory, Hardware, and Network Security from institutions like De Anza College, West Valley College, Foothill College, and US Navy Nuclear Power School.
Throughout his career, Ric has been employed by notable organizations such as IBM Global Services, OpenTV, Kerbango, Ultratech Stepper Inc., Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., Space Systems/Loral, IBM OS/390 division, Lockheed Martin Technical Operations, Multimedia Access and Retrieval Corporation, Intel Corp., Nohau Corp., and many others, serving in roles ranging from Consultant to Senior Software Engineer to Field Service Troubleshooter.
He has also been involved in contracting positions at various companies like 3Com Corp., Intel/Magnetics Div., TRW/ESL, Control Data Corp., Stanford Telecom, Inc., Varian Associates, Granger Associates, and more, touching on a diverse range of software engineering projects in different industries.
Formerly a Computer Consultant at E.T.C., Contract System Manager at Leland Stanford Junior University, Graduate School of Business, and Embedded Systems Engineer at Interdyne Corp., Ric Peoples' extensive career showcases his expertise in software engineering, firmware development, troubleshooting, and project management across numerous sectors.