Jimmy Richford

Jimmy Richford is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in cloud infrastructure, network security, and engineering management. Currently serving as the Director of Infrastructure at Fanatics since November 2023, Jimmy leads the team overseeing the company’s cloud infrastructure and identity access management. Prior to this role, Jimmy was the Senior Engineering Manager for Infrastructure at Rent The Runway, where the focus was on Site Reliability Engineering and network engineering. Additionally, Jimmy has experience as an Adjunct Lecturer in Computer Science at Brooklyn College, contributing to efforts that bridge tech education with industry needs. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Cloud Engineering and IT Infrastructure at Chobani, Manager of Networking & Cloud Engineering at Media Assembly, and Manager of Network Engineering at Fairdinkum Consulting, supporting several high-profile clients. Jimmy holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Pace University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security from the University at Albany.