Summary
Richard Archambault is a strategic technology and security leader with 8+ years in senior roles and a two-decade track record driving digital transformation, M&A integrations, and large-scale cloud and security programs across public and private sectors. As Chief Information Security Officer for Arlington County and former VP of Technology at Deluxe Australia, he blends business-focused P&L management, product roadmapping, and information security governance with hands-on delivery of resilient infrastructure and SaaS offerings. He has built and led multidisciplinary teams through virtual/hybrid cloud transitions, service model overhauls, and cost optimization while negotiating complex vendor and service agreements. A citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation with additional citizenships in the U.S. and Australia (and NZ work eligibility), he brings a global perspective and a talent-first approach to culture change and retention. Notably, his background spans both technical product engineering—developing high‑performance digital media solutions—and executive security leadership, giving him a rare blend of delivery-oriented engineering empathy and governance rigor.
8 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Leadership Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Leadership Studies at DePaul University
University of California, Los Angeles