Ronald Folks Jr.

Ronald Folks Jr. has over 20 years of experience in the field of network engineering and support. Ronald started their career in 2000 as a Chief Systems Control Element in the US Air Force and served there for four years. Then, they worked as a Systems Planner at the Joint Communications Support Element in 2004 and as a Network Engineer at Advanced C4 Solutions from 2005 to 2009. Ronald returned to Joint Communications Support Element in 2009 and worked as a Network Technician DOD Civilian until 2015. Since 2015, they have been working at Trace Systems Inc. and held the positions of Network Engineer and Senior Network Operations Engineer. Throughout their career, they have expertise in troubleshooting Defense Information Systems Network Tactical Edge (DISN-TE) network components, providing technical leadership for network problem escalation and resolution, and deploying command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence support for combatant commanders worldwide.

Ronald Folks Jr. studied Business Administration and Management, General at multiple institutions. Ronald completed a degree in Business Management at Saint Leo University from 2013 to 2015, and also took courses in that field at the University of Maryland in 1992 and Kean University from 1980 to 1982. Additionally, Ronald has obtained several certifications including ITILv3 Foundations in IT Service Management from EXIN in July 2016, Security + from CompTIA in August 2011, and Cyber Operations Fundamentals Course from 229th Information Operations Squadron. It is unclear from the provided information if they completed a degree program at the University of Maryland and Kean University. Ronald also worked at iDirect, however, no information is given about what they studied or if they earned additional certifications while there.