William Brian Richmond

Software Engineer | Systems Architect | Founder, BitGrid Technologies

Apopka, FL • w.richmond@wbr.it.com • 407-259-8105 • wbr.it.com • github.com/wrich51697 • LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Software Engineer and Systems Architect with an M.S. in Software Engineering & Project Management and an MBA in Business Analytics expected December 2026. Founder of BitGrid Technologies, LLC and lead architect of BitLedger, a commercial desktop financial management platform focused on privacy, security, and maintainable software design.

Experienced in software architecture, desktop application development, AI-assisted engineering, analytics, and secure system design. Combines decades of operational leadership with modern engineering practices to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-focused software solutions.

Selected Achievements

• Founded BitGrid Technologies, LLC, leading software architecture, product strategy, and commercial software development.
• Architected and developed BitLedger, a commercial desktop financial management platform emphasizing secure offline workflows, modular architecture, and long-term maintainability.
• Integrated AI-assisted engineering workflows into software development, documentation, testing, and product planning to improve engineering efficiency and software quality.
• Earned a Master's degree in Software Engineering while maintaining full-time professional employment and pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML5/CSS3, R, C/C++
• Frameworks & Platforms: PySide6 (Qt), SQLite, REST APIs, Git, GitHub
• AI & Automation: AI-assisted software development, prompt engineering, workflow automation, AI-enhanced documentation
• Software Engineering: Systems architecture, software design, SDLC, Agile development, requirements analysis, data modeling
• Analytics: Power BI, business analytics, predictive analytics, statistical analysis, data visualization, R
• Infrastructure: Linux, Windows, JetBrains IDEs, pfSense, Tailscale, VPN technologies
• Security: Secure software design, authentication & authorization, privacy-oriented architecture

Professional Experience

Founder | Software Engineer | Systems Architect

BitGrid Technologies, LLC • 2019–Present

Founded BitGrid Technologies to develop commercial software products while researching next-generation computing architectures integrating AI-assisted engineering, secure system design, and distributed computing concepts.

• Architected and developed BitLedger, a commercial desktop financial management platform from concept through release preparation.
• Designed modular desktop software supporting secure authentication, offline-first workflows, extensibility, and long-term maintainability.
• Integrated AI-assisted engineering workflows into software development, documentation, testing, and product planning.
• Designed and deployed professional portfolio and company websites supporting software products, technical communication, and corporate branding.
• Authored software architecture documentation, engineering standards, technical specifications, and long-term product roadmaps.
• Conduct ongoing research into systems architecture, distributed computing, and AI-assisted operating environments while self-funding software development.

Commercial Transportation & Operations

Owner-Operator / Company Driver • 1998–Present

Developed more than two decades of operational leadership in commercial transportation, managing logistics, regulatory compliance, customer relationships, and time-critical operations.

• Managed nationwide transportation under DOT safety regulations.
• Coordinated routing, logistics, scheduling, and customer communication across complex operational environments.
• Developed strong analytical thinking, risk assessment, and decision-making skills in high-responsibility environments.

Products & Engineering Initiatives

BitLedger

Commercial Desktop Financial Management Platform

Lead architect and developer of BitLedger, a privacy-first desktop financial management platform built with Python, PySide6, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, and SQLite. BitLedger is designed to help users manage financial information locally while preserving privacy, security, and ownership of their data.

The platform is being prepared for commercial release and is designed as the foundation for a broader family of BitLedger products serving personal finance, small business, and transportation-focused financial workflows.

• Architecture: Modular desktop application framework designed for maintainability and future extensibility.
• Privacy: Offline-first workflow that keeps sensitive financial information under local user control.
• Security: Authentication-protected views and secure local data management patterns.
• User Experience: Dynamic theming, dashboard views, and financial reporting interfaces focused on usability and clarity.
• Engineering Process: AI-assisted development, documentation, planning, and iterative quality improvement.

BitGrid Computing Platform

Long-Term Systems Architecture & Computing Research

Research and engineering initiative exploring next-generation computing architectures that integrate hardware concepts, operating systems, AI-assisted computing, distributed processing, and secure system design.

• Systems architecture and constraint-driven design
• Distributed computing and parallel processing concepts
• AI-assisted operating environments
• Security-oriented computing models
• Long-term scalability and performance analysis

Technical Portfolio & Corporate Websites

Designed and developed professional websites supporting software products, technical communication, engineering documentation, research publication, and company branding.

Websites: wbr.it.com • bitgridiq.com

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Developed predictive analytics, statistical modeling, business intelligence dashboards, and visualization solutions using Power BI, R, SQL, and modern analytical techniques.

• Predictive analytics and statistical analysis
• Decision trees and classification workflows
• Market basket analysis and association rules
• Data storytelling and executive reporting
• Operational analytics and business intelligence dashboards

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics — Champlain College Online
  Expected December 2026 • GPA: 4.0
• Master of Science (M.S.), Software Engineering & Project Management — Champlain College Online
  GPA: 4.0
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Software Development — Champlain College Online
  GPA: 3.7

Professional Strengths

• Systems architecture and software design
• Commercial software product development
• AI-assisted software engineering
• End-to-end product ownership from concept through release preparation
• Technical documentation and engineering standards
• Business analytics and data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional communication and stakeholder-focused problem solving
• Operational leadership in high-responsibility environments