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Richard coordinates the blockchain program at SEI Investments. He supports various business units, IT, operations, and executive management, presenting actionable recommendations for blockchain implementation at the company. While maintaining a comprehensive inventory of blockchain projects and ideas within the company, he reports to stakeholders on their progress and risks.

He began his career as an aspiring attorney. Richard discovered Bitcoin in 2013 while in law school at Rutgers University, and spent most of his free time researching and studying Bitcoin, blockchain, and economics. When he graduated, he made the difficult decision to transition from law to finance.

While working various odd jobs, Richard taught himself finance and economics through various online lectures and investment newsletters. He eventually landed a job in the call center at SEI, where he began blogging about blockchain. After gaining the attention of some prominent employees in the company, he was given the job of Blockchain Research Analyst and quickly rose to the Blockchain Program Lead.

He’s currently in the final year of his Master’s degree in Financial Services from Saint Joseph’s University. He and his wife married in February 2017, and they are expecting their first child in April.