Role and Company
Distinguished Engineer, IBM
Expertise
24 years experience in information technology
Location
Leesburg , VA
About Richard
Richard (Dick) Darden is an IBM Distinguished Engineer. He is the Chief Engineer for Data and AI Expert Labs and Learning North American Government where he has overall technical responsibility for all IBM Data and AI programs for North American Government Clients. He is also the Digital Human Evangelist within IBM, where he promotes the use of groundbreaking Digital Human technology to significantly improve human-machine interaction.
Dick is known for his expertise, technical leadership and contributions in turning research technology into delivered business value for clients. Prior to his career in Information Technology, Dick was a US Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, serving as Chief Engineer of the USS Seahorse (SSN 669), a nuclear fast attack submarine and as a Junior Officer on the USS James Madison (SSBN 627 Blue), a nuclear ballistic missile submarine. He is an awarded international speaker known for communicating complex information technology simply and effectively using “sea stories”.
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Richard's Recent Answers
3 years ago
Software Development, or any networking
Ruben,
In addition to what @Susan Congiu said above, there is a specific IBM website for Veterans that you might...
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3 years ago
How do I tell my story and showcase what I can bring to the table?
Daniel,
Thanks for your service from a Navy Vet. I would put a short summary of a tailored what you...
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3 years ago
What are your thoughts on cold contacts?
Amy,
Thank you for your service. I am a former Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer myself, but my dad was LtCol...
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3 years ago
How to get started in cyber security when everyone wants only experienced workers?
Clyde,
Looking at your profile, I would say you are experienced! It is just not the normal experience that folks...
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3 years ago
What is the "right level" of occupation for a junior grade officer moving into the corporate world?
Mark,
Lots of good advice here. Speaking from my experience as a former navy nuclear submarine officer who got out...
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