Dr. Russell Richards

Dr. Richards is a systems analyst residing in Suffolk, VA. He received his Ph.D. in mathematical sciences from Clemson University. He was a tenured professor of Operations Research and Systems Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. After 17 years at NPS, he left the academic world to apply his technical skills in the real world as a small business owner.  He was co-founder of Evaluation Technology Inc. (ETI), a company providing modeling, simulation and analysis services, primarily for the Department of Defense.  He received a patent for a roadway to vehicle communication and navigation device, and was a co-founder of Roadwise Corporation.   ETI later merged with Vreuls Research Corporation and changed its name to VRC Corporation.   After working six years in the small business arena, he agreed to work those same areas for MITRE Corporation. 

At MITRE, he managed the Operations Research and Systems Analysis Department.  In his last job for MITRE, Dr. Richards managed the Office of Research and Technology Applications at the United States Joint Forces Command and was responsible for technology transfer and industry engagement.  He retired from MITRE in February 2008.  Dr. Richards is now a securities trader and is applying his analytical experience to writing a book about options trading.

Dr. Richards has over 30 years experience in systems analysis.