Richard C.

Richard C. has a strong background in data privacy and security, with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Richard is currently the Director of Data Privacy & Security at XWELL, a position they have held since May 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Senior Director of Application, Architecture Security & Data Protection at Advisor Group from August 2019 to May 2022. Richard also worked as the Director of IT/Information Security Officer at ShiftWizard from February 2017 to August 2019. Before that, they held the role of CTO/Cloud Security Architect at Paradigm Technology Group from March 2014 to February 2017. Richard's career in data security began at Microsoft Corporation, where they served as a Cloud Security Architect from an unknown start date until March 2014.

Richard C. obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana Institute of Technology. Richard later pursued a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from Capella University. Currently, they are working towards a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Strategy and Innovation from Capella University. Richard has also obtained various certifications including the Foundations of Leadership Certificate from The National Society of Leadership and Success, a Doctor of Business Administration in Innovation and Strategy, and the status of a Doctoral Candidate, all from Capella University. Additionally, they hold certifications in Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), and Project Management Professional (PMP).