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Richard Ferguson

Executive technology leader specializing in government, cloud, and cybersecurity

Coleridge InitiativeGeorgetown UniversityReno, NV31 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Experience

Chief Technological OfficerColeridge Initiative · Nov 2023 – Present
President and Chief Technological OfficerLulius Innovation · Jul 2016 – Present
Commander, 29th Combat Aviation BrigadeMaryland Army National Guard · Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
Global Director of Technology and Innovation (CTO)Haws · Sep 2016 – Jul 2019
National Security FellowHarvard University · Jun 2015 – Sep 2016
Federal Chief Information OfficerFederal Labor Relations Authority · Jul 2009 – Jun 2012
Chief of Engineering, Infrastructure and SupportExecutive Office of the President · Jul 2007 – Jul 2009
Detailed as Presidential Transition Program ManagerExecutive Office of the President · Aug 2008 – Jan 2009
Brookings Institute Congressional FellowU.S. Senate · Jan 2005 – Jul 2007
Deputy CIONevada National Guard · May 1999 – Jan 2005
Network Operations Center ManagerNevada National Guard · Oct 1995 – May 1999
Board of DirectorsTheater Washington · Aug 2005 – Jun 2010

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Education

Georgetown Universitymaster, Leadership
University of Nevadabachelor, Biology

Awards

  • Technologist of the Year 2023 - Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
  • Presidential Award – for leading the first ever electronic Presidential Transition (POTUS 43) 2010
  • Informatic Innovation Award - Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) - 2004

Skills

Cloud computingCybersecurityDevOpsSaaSBudget managementRequirements gatheringWeb developmentWindowsStrategic planningJavaScriptNode.jsCAngularTypeScriptVue.js

Languages

English

Certifications

VMware Certified Professional V4 (VCP V4)Project Management Professional (PMP)Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundations (ITIL)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I)Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - Microsoft ExchangeInformation Assurance Network Manager (IANM/DISA4)Federal Contracting WarrantGraduate Certificate, Georgetown University - Senior Executive Leadership (SES Prep)Army Aviation Master AviatorUH-60 (Black Hawk) Instructor PilotUS Army Safety Officer

Memberships

  • Federal CIO Council

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Richard FergusonExecutive technology leader specializing in government, cloud, and cybersecurity