Ricky Aldridge is an experienced professional with over 15 years of technology experience specializing in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, big data and enterprise architecture in the fintech, healthcare and government verticals. He is currently employed at Cleveland Clinic as the Enterprise Cybersecurity Chief Architect.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Ricky worked for a few large Health Systems where held the positions in Cybersecurity and Clinical Systems. He had the opportunity to hold several IT-related positions within his Air Force career with most of his time in the Cybersecurity space. He's also worked with Diebold Nixdorf as the Manager of Security Architecture and Strategy.

Some people fish, hunt, etc as their hobbies, Ricky prefers to serve in the Air National Guard as his aka "hobby". He has spent the last 20 years serving in various capacities and is currently as a Health Services Officer responsible for health care operations activities.

Ricky has NOT made hundreds of appearances on national news, radio, print and web, but he has spoken to few audiences before.