Richard Balderrama

Richard Balderrama is an experienced professional in technology education and identity management, currently serving as an Identity and Access Management Specialist at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities since December 2022. Previously, Richard held roles as a Senior Business Analyst and Technology Instructor at the University of Minnesota, where responsibilities included providing CompTIA A+ training for adult learners. Richard's instructional experience spans multiple institutions, including positions as a Technology Instructor at A Critical Path Inc and Takoda Institute of Higher Education, focusing on curriculum development and IT certifications. Past roles also include Business Analyst positions with Digital River and D3 Information Services, and Senior Technical Analyst at UnitedHealth Group, where Richard contributed to critical enterprise resource planning projects. Richard holds an M.S. in Security Technologies from the University of Minnesota, an M.A. in Public Management & Public Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a BS in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Arizona State University.