Richard Tworek

Chief Technology Officer at Riverbed Technology

Dallas, Texas, United States

About Richard Tworek

Richard Tworek is Chief Technology Officer at Riverbed Technology. Location: Dallas, Texas, United States.

Senior Transformation Executive | AI-Embedded Cloud-Native Products | Strategic Partnerships I lead the transformation of complex software and hardware portfolios into scalable, AI-embedded, cloud-native products that maximize performance, geographic reach, and cost efficiency. My expertise spans rapid product innovation, portfolio realignment, and accelerated delivery—bringing market-defining solutions to life while enabling sustainable growth. At Riverbed, I spearheaded the company’s transformation to an AI-powered Unified Observability strategy, including the development of the AI-Ops platform IQ. This work positioned Riverbed for its successful sale and created a foundation for continued innovation in digital experience monitoring and network performance management. Throughout my career, I have built and grown strategic technology and go-to-market partnerships with Microsoft, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Cisco, and AWS; aligning product vision with partner ecosystems to accelerate adoption and market share. My leadership style centers on building high-performance, agile teams capable of rapid business and technology analysis, innovation, and delivery. In addition to operational leadership, I have provided M&A due diligence for both tactical and strategic opportunities, ensuring that technology investments align with long-term business goals. I am recognized for championing digital transformation across global organizations and delivering products that redefine market categories. I thrive at the intersection of technology vision, business strategy, and execution—turning ambitious ideas into solutions that scale.

Skills

  • Business Transformation
  • Cloud-Native Applications

Additional experience

  • Senior Vice President Of Engineering and Technology Transformation

    Riverbed Technology

    January 2021 – November 2022

Education

  • MS, Naval Nuclear Power School
  • B.S., Eastern Michigan University