Weathermatic has announced the appointment of Josh Rives as vice president of software. Josh will lead the company’s software division and spearhead innovation in artificial intelligence and digital irrigation solutions.
Rives brings more than 20 years of engineering and product leadership experience, including serving as partner and engineering department lead at Dialexa, an IBM company. There he oversaw more than 160 engineers and 25 product teams responsible for over 30 million dollars in revenue. He has also founded and led his own technology consulting firm, delivering solutions for clients ranging from Apple to high-growth startups.
Rives’ leadership is grounded in the belief that software teams should relentlessly focus on solving real customer problems while innovating continuously. His approach aligns with Weathermatic’s mission to save water and give life by delivering smarter, more sustainable irrigation technology.
“As we continue our transformation into a software-driven climate tech company, Josh’s experience and vision will accelerate our ability to innovate at scale,” said Lex Mason, president of Weathermatic. “He will be a key leader in helping us serve our partners, grow our platform, and lead the industry in leveraging AI to solve complex challenges in irrigation.”
Josh resides in Coppell, Texas with his wife and three daughters.
