Rick Faulise

About Rick Faulise

I’m an engineering leader focused on building scalable platforms and helping organizations adopt AI in practical, high-impact ways. Over the past 20+ years I’ve led engineering teams across startups and enterprise environments, delivering large-scale software platforms across mobile, AI, and emerging technologies. My work sits at the intersection of engineering leadership, product innovation, and AI-enabled development practices, helping organizations turn complex technical ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions.From architecting blockchain-integrated platforms to leading multi-client software implementations, I have turned complex technical challenges into scalable, market-ready solutions. Whether launching AI-powered products, optimizing engineering workflows, or leading high-performing technical teams, my focus is on building systems that are robust, scalable, and strategically aligned with business objectives.Career Highlights• Direct engineering at Capillary Technologies delivering enterprise-scale mobile platforms while introducing AI-assisted engineering practices using tools such as Copilot, Claude, and Gemini• Co-founded and scaled RedRex.AI, securing $2.6M in seed funding while launching blockchain and AI-powered metaverse solutions• Built PinkLion.AI from inception to a multimillion-dollar company through AI automation, data analytics, and computer vision innovation• Led Tap | QA automation and QA teams for over a decade, pioneering cross-platform testing systems and peak load simulations for major retail eventsThese achievements have reinforced my ability to align technology with strategy, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical execution. From AI architecture to client delivery, I excel at connecting innovation with tangible business outcomes.What I Bring to the Table:• Proven leadership across enterprise engineering, AI startups, and product-driven organizations• Expertise in AI integration, generative AI workflows, and automation strategy• Deep experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder software implementations• Solid track record of securing funding, driving product-market fit, and scaling engineering organizationsThe technology is the engine, but the vision sets the direction. If you\'re building AI-enabled platforms, scaling engineering teams, or exploring emerging technologies, I’m open to connecting and discussing ideas.Key Skills: Engineering Leadership, AI Product Development, Blockchain Integration, Large-Scale Software Delivery, Team Building, Automation Strategy, Client Engagement

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Capillary Technologies

   Mar 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   In this role, I lead an engineering organization delivering large-scale mobile solutions that drive client engagement and platform adoption across Capillary’s loyalty and customer experience platform. I oversee multidisciplinary teams building enterprise mobile applications using React Native while guiding architecture, discovery, and implementation strategies for global clients.My work focuses on aligning engineering delivery with business objectives while introducing modern development practices that improve speed, quality, and innovation across the organization.Significant accomplishments include:• Accelerated engineering productivity by introducing AI-assisted development workflows using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Gemini to support code generation, debugging, and rapid prototyping.• Led delivery of scalable enterprise mobile solutions by recruiting and mentoring a high-performing engineering team responsible for implementing Capillary platform solutions for global clients.• Enhanced solution discovery and architecture planning by leveraging generative AI platforms to evaluate implementation strategies and prototype client capabilities during early-stage engagements.• Maintained strategic alignment of engineering initiatives by partnering with product owners and cross-functional teams to prioritize features and ensure delivery aligned with client objectives.• Expanded engineering innovation practices by experimenting with emerging AI platforms and automation tools to streamline development workflows and improve engineering efficiency.• Strengthened client relationships and delivery transparency by communicating implementation strategies, technical tradeoffs, and progress updates to stakeholders.• Supported revenue growth and enterprise sales initiatives by contributing to RFI and RFP responses and participating in discovery sessions that clarified Capillary’s technical capabilities.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), MIS, Management

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Sdlc
• User Acceptance Testing
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Business Analysis
• Quality Center
• Testing
• Visio
• Software Project Management
• Waterfall
• Test Automation
• Qtp
• Process Improvement
• Load Testing
• Automated Software Testing
• Automa
• Winrunner
• Selenium
• Integration
• Ci
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery
• Business Process Improvement
• Hp Quality Center
• Synergies