Mario Jr Ridgley

Mario R is a seasoned Senior Technical Program Manager at NGINX, responsible for leading and managing complex cross-functional projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals and effective risk management. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Program Manager and Senior Project Manager at F5, where Mario R led product lifecycle management for NGINX and managed new product introduction initiatives. Earlier roles included a Collection Operator in the Virginia Army National Guard, an IT Analyst at Raytheon focusing on satellite imagery processes, and software engineering positions at IBM, where responsibilities included system design, testing, and maintenance. Mario R holds a Master of Science in Management, Strategy, and Leadership from Michigan State University and a Bachelor's degree in Computers & Science from New York University.