Innovating retail and supply chain tech with AI & machine learning.
Hello, I'm Richard O. Wright. With 15+ years of product and technology leadership, I build enterprise software and AI/ML-driven decision engines for complex retail merchandising and global supply chain operations ($470M+ verified impact).
Technology, Domains & AI/ML Capabilities
Building innovative software for retail and supply chain powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Technology & Software Development
15+ years architecting enterprise B2B SaaS platforms and high-concurrency transaction pipelines. Formulated product roadmaps with >33% CAGR driving a $150M acquisition and top Gartner MQ execution ranking.
Retail Merchandising & Supply Chain
Deep domain expertise spanning retail merchandising lifecycle, assortment optimization, demand planning, and global outbound logistics flow. Scaled DOM systems delivering $470M+ in annual savings.
AI & Machine Learning Techniques
Conceived and deployed production Generative AI forecasting architectures and autonomous decision systems, achieving a 25% WAPE error reduction and dynamic resource planning optimization.
Career Milestones & System Highlights
Demonstrated leadership building high-impact algorithms, distributed architectures, and commercial SaaS products.
GenAI & Autonomous Orchestration
Spearheaded Generative AI forecasting systems moving beyond predictive analytics to autonomous supply/demand orchestration, driving a 25% reduction in forecast error (WAPE) across enterprise operations.
Distributed Order Management
Engineered high-frequency transaction log and supply chain event processing at massive scale, delivering $470MM+ in verified annual cost savings for global e-commerce operations.
End-to-End Outbound Network Flow
Leading network flow optimization across Fulfillment Centers (FCs), cross docks, middle-mile trucking, and final-mile delivery to reduce cost-to-serve and expand fulfillment capacity.
Retail Merchandising & $150M Exit
Developed enterprise retail merchandising product strategy (>33% CAGR) leading to a successful $150MM acquisition, and achieved top ranking for 'Ability to Execute' in the Gartner Magic Quadrant.