Rich Belanger

Rich Belanger is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Applied Systems, where he leads the Product Development, Product Management, and Quality Assurance teams. Since joining Applied Systems in May 2021, he has been responsible for driving the development of modern, cloud-native applications designed to simplify and automate insurance workflows, leveraging the Google Cloud Platform. He oversees a global team of engineers, architects, DevOps, and IT professionals.124

Before Applied Systems, Rich held significant leadership roles in various organizations. At ProQuest, a global SaaS company, he led a major migration to cloud architecture and implemented advanced software development processes, achieving notable improvements in performance and product development. He also served as CTO/CIO at Target Software and Forrester Research, where he spearheaded transformative technology strategies that drove business growth and operational efficiency.234

Rich holds a strong reputation for crafting innovative and cost-effective technological solutions that align with customer needs. His career reflects extensive experience in cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, and Agile methodologies.24