Rick Ross

Rick Ross is currently a Cybersecurity Engineer at Zivaro since January 2024, previously serving as a Security Engineer as an Independent Contractor earlier that same month. From June 2021 to September 2023, Rick was a Digital Advisor at Microsoft, where notable contributions included transforming strategic visions into actionable digital solutions for the Department of Defense and increasing customer success, resulting in $28 million in contract renewals. Rick's extensive experience in the US Air Force Reserve spanned from 1994 to 2022, with significant roles such as IMA to the Commander of the 567th Cyberspace Operations Group and Deputy Commander, JFHQ-C, focusing on operational excellence and cyber capabilities development. Additional experience includes senior management at Scitor Corporation/SAIC, system planning at Lockheed Martin, and software engineering roles in various capacities, supported by a Master’s degree in Computer Information Technology from Regis University and a Bachelor’s degree in Math from Indiana University Southeast.