Summary
Richard Polanco is an executive IT and OT leader with 27 years of experience architecting resilient enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and IT/OT convergence. As System Specialist Project Lead at Central Hudson, he designs security protocols, disaster recovery frameworks, and digital transformation strategies that bolster critical systems across complex environments. His hands-on background spans VMware virtualization, SCADA systems, cloud architectures, storage technologies, and compliance-driven security controls. Richard has led global NOC and service desk operations, supervised cross-functional teams, and driven measurable improvements in first-call resolution and incident response. He also brings entrepreneurial experience as a former CEO and agency founder, blending business acumen with technical depth to deliver cost-effective innovation. Now targeting CTO-level roles, he offers a rare combination of incident-hardened operational leadership and strategic cybersecurity vision.
3 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Regency High School Diploma, Regency High School Diploma at Northeastern Academy
English, Spanish