Ron Yacketta

Ron Yacketta is an experienced professional in cybersecurity and system engineering, currently serving as Manager of Security Engineering & Ops at Upwork since March 2023. Previously, Ron held the position of Sr. Manager, Cloud Security at a digital-first eCommerce company from January 2022 to October 2022. At NCSOFT, Ron worked as a Security Engineer from 2020 to 2022, focusing on hardening technology and infrastructure against threats. Ron's tenure at Big Fish Games from 2016 to 2020 involved managing system administration and cloud security teams, where significant contributions were made to cybersecurity initiatives. Additional experience includes system engineering roles at Nintendo, The State University of New York, Whitenack Consulting, Inc., and Ciber Global, with a strong foundation in managing server infrastructures and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Ron holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, attained in November 2023.