HELLO!
I'm Terry Richards
Technical Architect & AI-Enabled SDLC Specialist
Former CTO at Complia Health (acquired by Axxess) | Microsoft alum | Pioneering AI-enabled SDLC methodologies to accelerate development and deliver scalable, cloud-first solutions
📍 Palos Park, IL
About Me
Energetic, domain-focused Technical Architect with strong team leadership and mentoring skills. Committed Agile practitioner adept at communication and consensus-building to drive high-quality development and maximize ROI. Pioneering adopter of AI-enabled SDLC methodologies, integrating tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot agents, MCP integration, and automated story refinement to streamline processes from ideation to deployment. This accelerates cycles, fosters collaboration, and delivers scalable solutions.
Proven in executing cloud-first, event-driven architectures for data liberation, cloud aggregation, BI integration, AI/ML, and innovative products. Pragmatic minimalist leveraging managed services, containerization, and orchestration to optimize resources and reduce TCO.
Professional Experience
Building scalable systems and leading technical teams for over 15 years
Technical Expertise
Deep experience across the modern technology stack
Languages
Cloud Platforms
AI Enablement
Containerization & IaC
SDLC Processes
Cloud Models
Development Frameworks
RDBMS
Big Data/Non-Relational
Caching/Messaging
Search/Analytics
Build/Release
OOP Methodologies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Benedictine University
Minor in Philosophy
Strong foundation in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning that underpins my approach to software architecture and system design.
Get In Touch
Let's discuss your next project or opportunity
Contact Information
Phone
312-493-2758Location
Palos Park, IL
Available for Projects
Open to consulting engagements, technical architecture roles, and advisory opportunities.