Rich Timmer
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligent Energy Control (IEC)
Rich Timmer is a seasoned engineering executive and the current Chief Technology Officer at Intelligent Energy Control (IEC), where he spearheads the global technological roadmap for advanced energy systems. With over 25 years of experience bridging the gap between deep technical architecture and executive strategy, Rich has built a career at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and industrial scale.

Rich’s expertise spans the "Strategic-to-Tactical" spectrum—equally comfortable presenting to boards as he is refactoring Python code for real-time SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) or photogrammetry pipelines. As CTO and Board Member at Eye-bot, he led the development of innovative tools that seamlessly blended man and machine, unlocking increases in data output quality and operational efficiency.

A veteran of both high-growth startups and Fortune 500 environments, Rich previously served at Realtor.com, where he led image processing refinements that generated over $10M in annual revenue. His diverse background includes designing multi-million dollar manufacturing lines for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), developing FDA-regulated medical imaging software under strict Class III regulations, and leading complex security portal programs for Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Rich is a recognized leader in "future-proofing" engineering teams through pragmatic, high-standards innovation. He resides near Pittsburgh, PA, where he continues to push the boundaries of local AI development.