Summary
Richard Wood is an experienced information systems developer and operations leader with over a decade managing mission-critical government portals and enterprise IT systems. As Deputy Director of Operations for Global Reach he combines hands-on SQL DBA, Windows server administration, and application development expertise with responsibility for cybersecurity, accreditation, and compliance. He previously led ColdFusion application development and hardware operations for thousands of users, delivering projects that improved data integrity and saved customers significant costs. Richard also brings hands-on teaching experience at the collegiate level, translating technical depth into clear training and processes. With a master's in IT management and a track record of running end-to-end systems—from database tuning to disaster recovery—he excels at marrying operational reliability with practical, auditable security controls.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Workforce Development and Training, Bachelor of Science (BS) Workforce Development and Training at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Arts (M.A.) Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Master of Arts (M.A.) Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Webster University
English, German