Ron Burke

Ron Burke is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the Director of Network Services at the American Heart Association, where responsibilities include overseeing network operations, technical oversight, and vulnerability management. Previously, Ron held the position of Director of Live Services at Stardock, managing IT operations in a cloud environment with a focus on CI/CD practices. Additional experience includes roles as Information Technology Manager at Lockheed Martin and Assistant Director of IT Services for the City of Fort Worth, overseeing significant IT teams and budgets. Ron's career also includes management of production engineering and network security at GoDaddy, and various operational roles at CableONE and AmSafe Aviation. Ron holds a Certified Government Chief Information Officer credential from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Network and Communications Management from DeVry University, alongside service in the United States Air Force.