Col Angelo Riddick (R)

Angelo Riddick is an experienced professional with a diverse work history. Angelo currently serves as an Executive Board Member for the ITI Innovation Advisory Board at Morehouse College, where they assist in establishing the organization's vision, mission, and purpose. Angelo also works with board members to develop goals and metrics aligned with the strategic plan.

Prior to their role at Morehouse College, Angelo served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of New York starting in December 2020. In this position, they were responsible for overseeing information technology operations and initiatives.

From 2016 to 2019, Angelo worked for the Government of The United States Virgin Islands as the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Bureau of Information Technology. Angelo was responsible for delivering secure and quality IT products and services to government operations and citizens.

Angelo has also worked as an Independent Consultant, providing professional consulting services in the areas of Cyber Security, Website Development, and IT infrastructure. Angelo has also served as a motivational speaker and guest lecturer at universities in the Washington DC metro area.

Before becoming an Independent Consultant, Angelo held the position of Director of Business Development, Cybersecurity at Ryan Consulting from 2014 to 2016. Angelo developed cybersecurity marketing strategies and conducted business development sessions.

Angelo's extensive military background includes serving as a Colonel in the US Army from 1981 to 2014. Angelo held various leadership positions and had the opportunity to command the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq, where they oversaw military and contractor operations and engaged with senior Iraqi leaders.

In addition to their military service, Angelo taught as a Professor of Systems Management at the National Defense University from 2005 to 2011. Angelo was responsible for teaching graduate courses in IT Leadership/Management, ITIL, and Global Enterprise Networking and Telecommunications.

Earlier in their career, Angelo managed the Army's help desk as the Chief Customer Support Division at the US Army Information Management Support Center. Angelo led a team of help desk technicians and was selected for the Army War College and Advanced Management Program.

Overall, Angelo Riddick brings a wealth of experience in various leadership, consulting, and academic roles, making him a versatile and knowledgeable professional.

Angelo Riddick, COL(R) PMP, has a diverse education history. In 1979, they attended Marion Military Institute, where they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management. Angelo then continued their education at Albany State University from 1981 to 1983, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General. In 2003, they pursued a Master of Quality Systems Management at The National Graduate School of Quality Management (NGS), focusing on Systems Science and Theory. Additionally, in 2004, they earned a Graduate Certificate in Chief Information Officer & Information Assurance Certificates from the National Defense University.

In addition to their formal education, Angelo Riddick has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include a Top Secret / SCI Clearance from the Department of Homeland Security obtained in August 2022, a Leading without Formal Authority certification from LinkedIn obtained in January 2019, and a Strategic Thinking certification from LinkedIn obtained in the same month and year. Angelo also holds a CNSS 4011 certification from the CNSS (Committee on National Security Systems) obtained in May 2005. Furthermore, Angelo Riddick is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), having obtained this designation from the Project Management Institute in August 2006, and holds an ITIL certification.