Richard Telford

Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs

Executive in Residence in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs

Richard Telford Profile Photo
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Bio

Ric is an Executive-in-Residence and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering.  He teaches both technology and business courses with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and helping students who share a passion for innovation.  Ric also is the Director of the Center for Mobile Application Development, which assists students and faculty in developing iPhone and iPad apps.  As a former IBM executive with 32 years experience, Ric tended to be at the forefront of emerging technologies with ability for understanding the value in new technologies from a business perspective.

Education

  • B.S. Trinity University, 1983

Positions

  • Executive in Residence in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs

Courses Taught

  • ECE 564: Mobile Application Development
  • ECE 899: Special Readings in Electrical Engineering
  • MENG 570: Business Fundamentals for Engineers