Ricardo graduated cum laude in 1990 from Texas A&M University with degrees in Computer Science and Economics. He continued his studies at Texas A&M University, where he focused his research on vibrational analysis and control of rotordynamic systems through fuzzy logic, earning a Master of Computer Science (MCS) degree in 1994. During his tenure at Texas A&M, Ricardo also worked as a lecturer for the Department of Engineering Technology, teaching classes in Industrial Electricity and Industrial Automation.

After engineering school, Ricardo joined Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. to work on a variety of government projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Energy (DoE). These projects included the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Repository, the Army’s Future Combat Systems, the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship, and projects within the Air Force Sensor Directorate and the Air Force Materiel Command. 

Ricardo has been practicing patent and trademark law since 2009, with emphasis on prosecution and preparation.  His practice focuses on industrial systems and controls, computer hardware and software, mechanical and electromechanical systems and devices, and medical systems and devices.