Richie Palma is a Co-Founder and Infrastructure Technology Consultant at Relion Solutions, where he helps organizations modernize, protect, and optimize mission-critical infrastructure environments. With deep expertise in IBM Power Systems, IBM i, storage, business resiliency, and data center technologies, Richie works closely with clients to develop practical, business-focused technology strategies that improve stability, performance, and long-term operational success. 

Recognized within the industry as an IBM Champion and trusted infrastructure advisor, Richie has built a reputation for combining strong technical knowledge with a highly consultative, relationship-driven approach. His experience spans enterprise hardware solutions, hybrid infrastructure strategy, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization, and IT lifecycle management for organizations across a wide range of industries. 

Before co-founding Relion Solutions, Richie held senior technology consulting and sales leadership roles focused on IBM infrastructure platforms, where he helped customers navigate complex technology decisions while balancing modernization goals, operational risk, and budget realities. 

At Relion Solutions, Richie is passionate about building a company centered around technical excellence, accountability, and long-term customer partnerships. He believes technology providers should operate as trusted advisors, not just vendors, and focuses on helping organizations create resilient, scalable environments that support both current business operations and future growth.