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Richard J. Doherty

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I'm a technology leader and applied data scientist with 25 years of experience delivering mission-critical enterprise systems across pharma, beverages, and startups.

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I’m a technology leader and applied data scientist with 25 years of experience delivering mission-critical enterprise systems across pharma, beverages, and startups. I pair Fortune 500-level delivery with hands-on technical practice to build and ship production software, lead end-to-end programs, and translate complex requirements into actionable engineering plans.

Today I focus on advisory work and product leadership in data science, AI deployment, and SAP/ERP delivery, working with clients across Australia, the UK, and the U.S. I mentor teams, drive agile adoption, and champion responsible AI, combining enterprise governance with pragmatic engineering.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined February 2024

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare

Work experience· 31 roles

Founder & Sole Developer · Kyvara Pty LtdJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Founder and sole developer delivering production software and AI-enabled solutions with end-to-end product responsibility in a Melbourne-based operation.

Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology · University of Alabama, Global Water Security CenterJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Spearheaded key programs and executive manager and SME for the Global Water Security Center, leading developments in IT infrastructure and capabilities supporting research. Oversaw deployment and maintenance of software applications, computing, networking, web, and cybersecurity technologies for this multidisciplinary water/environmental security program.

Data Scientist (Work Integrated Learning) · IMRA Surgical via RMITJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Work-integrated learning focus on clinical and operational data; model development and evaluation using Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn within a regulated medical device context.

Data Scientist (Work Integrated Learning) · IM RA Surgical via RMITJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Principal Advisor · RJ Doherty AdvisoryJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology · University of Alabama, Global Water Security CenterJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology · University of Alabama, Global Water Security CenterJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Career BreakJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education· 18

Master of Data Science (MSDS) · Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)2030 – 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS) · University of Alabama2030 – 2025
Master of Data Science · Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 28

Python for Data Science2030 – 2025
AI & Development2030 – 2025
Data Analysis with Python2030 – 2025
DevOps on AWS, Code, Build, and Test2030 – 2025

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