Rico O.

Rico O. currently serves as Cloud Engineering Manager at REI since May 2025, following a prior role in the same capacity at WaFd Bank from January 2023 to May 2025. Rico's extensive experience began at REI, where initial roles included Lead Systems Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer from June 2018 to January 2023. Additionally, Rico served as a Human Resource Instructor in the United States Army Reserve from October 2003 to October 2019. Earlier career experiences include various positions at Providence Health & Services, along with freelance AV Technician roles at companies like AV Factory, PSAV, and Projection Presentation Technology. Rico's military background includes serving as an Aviation Electrician in the United States Marine Corps from August 1998 to August 2003. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from Western Governors University and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.