Summary
Richard Hildebrand is a seasoned Project Manager with over 28 years of experience and a 13-year track record in IT program delivery, specializing in information management and security using PMBOK methodologies. He has led multi-million dollar initiatives—ranging from a $60M STRATCOM IT upgrade to a $2M 5G DAS deployment—and managed complex, multi-network infrastructure projects in both military and commercial environments. Known for building highly motivated teams, he combines deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Project Server, JIRA, SharePoint and Access with a knack for turning complex requirements into auditable, mission-ready solutions. His background in the Air Force and repeated success under tight timelines reveals a pragmatic crisis-manager who also excels at long-term strategic planning. Based in Council Bluffs, IA, he holds an MBA and a BASc in IT, and brings an inventor’s mindset to delivery—he “loves to make things,” applying that curiosity to practical, secure systems integration.
13 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Nebraska at Omaha