1. Michael P. Ridley Latham, New York 12110 • 518.782-1216
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Visionary IT Leader with expertise in leading large scale technology transformations and
change management programs utilizing and educational and consultative approach. Over 12 years
as a manager and 20 years of IT field experience. Global experience in technology and business
services across US, Europe and Asia. As Director of Technology Development was tasked with
negotiating the $33 million contract for the supercomputing purchase for the state resulting in
one of the top seven supercomputers in the world being established at RPI. Skills include business
development and management, ITIL process management, strategic planning, cost
reduction and continuous improvement. Thrive in challenging IT leadership roles directing the
strategy and creatively implementing next-generation technology programs within complex
environments that enable competitive advantages and drive growth and efficiency. Adept at
quickly assimilating new skills and ideas and communicating with stakeholders having
diverse levels of technical skills.
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MANAGEMENT
Leadership & Motivation
IT Service
Service Level
Technical Project
Change & Release
Incident & Problem
Continuous Process
Asset & Configuration
Regional Programs
Complex Enterprise Projects
OPERATIONS
Strategic Planning
Global Sourcing & Outsourcing
Data Management & Security
Business Process Re-engineering
Business Process Outsourcing
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional Communications
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Management
Capacity Planning
IMPLEMENTATION
Infrastructure Assessment
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Cloud Computing
ERP Application
Enterprise Data-Warehousing
Solution Architecture
Enterprise Application
Architecture & Integration
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MASTER OF SCIENCE, Computer Information Systems Concentration – Data Communications
College of St. Rose, Albany, NY
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Political Science, Concentration – Public Administration
Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY
CERTIFICATIONS: Certificate on Radio Propagation and Safety and ITIL Foundation Certificate
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DATA COMMUNICATIONS: IPv4, IPv6 and other advanced wireless networking technologies
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE, I.T.I.L. AND BUSINESS PROCESS ENGINEERING (BPR)
WINDOWS 2000 SERVER: Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9x, 10.x
SIX SIGMA: Methodologies and processes
SERVICE MANAGEMENT / FRAMEWORKS: ITIL v3,4
OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows All Versions, iOS, Apple, ANDROID
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES / DATABASES: Java, C, SQL, MS SQL, Objective C, LUA
PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS: MS Visio, MS Project
NETWORKS AND PROTOCOLS: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
TELEPHONY: Voice Over IP
SECURITY: Familiarity with NIST Cyber security framework and technical aspects of cyber security
intrusion and defense
CONCEPTS: Database Theory And Design, Software Engineering, User Interface Design, Artificial
Intelligence, Data Structure and Algorithm Analysis and Computer Simulation-Risk Management
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DIRECTOR of High Performance Computing Program, HPC2.org
New York State Department of Economic Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation
CO-FOUNDER of Privato Inc.,, www.shopprivato.com

2. Michael P. Ridley Latham, New York 12110 • 518.782-1216
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DIRECTOR of High Performance Computing Program 2007 - Present
New York State Department of Economic Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation
 Led numerous economic development initiatives to successful and positive outcomes for the
State of NY and its partners. (NYS Broadband program, HPC2, NYS Business Incubators and
Innovation Hot Spot Program).
 Built and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of experts from differing NYS universities with a
variety scientific backgrounds to achieve a common goal in bringing simulation based science to
private industry including IBM, GE, Xerox, Corning Glass and many others.
 Created the first-ever virtual consortium to deliver High Performance Computing (HPC) expertise
to business and academics and the promote HPC into all science domains.
 Negotiated the procurement of a $100 million Computational Center for Nanotechnology
Innovations and technology and research projects including a $200 million EMPAC Center at RPI.
 Design new collaborative approaches to project-based research.
 Created the framework for a Super Computer RPI computational sciences workgroup and
continue to advise on its implementation.
CO-FOUNDER 2012 - Present
Privato Inc., www.shopprivato.com
 Manage the development team.
 Architect a proprietary e-commerce platform.
 Collaborate with founder on all aspects of business development.
CEO/ FOUNDER 2011 - 2012
Deadmans Production, LLC www.deadmansproductions.com
 Built a 13 person company from the ground up to produce mobile games, apps and a proprietary
analytical engine.
 Managed and built a diverse team to produce products for ANDROID and APPLE IOS.
 Built and managed a diverse team of programmers, artists and game designers to produce
numerous games launched on the Apple App store and Google Play achieving the coveted “new
and noteworthy” designation and achieving a “top 10 designation” on the Apple app store for
“Undecided” and “The Patriots.”
 Presented promotional talks, business plans and pitches to numerous VCs and Angel investors for
funding and partnership.
 Provided customer service and developed relationships with Google, Apple and select clients.
 Developed and managed international contracts to develop modular software to be used by
Deadmans’ development teams.
PRESIDENT/CONSULTANT 2003 - 2011
Connect Online, Latham, NY
 Consulted with small businesses concerning their technology needs and provided education and
advice for IT procurement.
 Designed and implemented heterogeneous operating systems and networks for clients.
TECHNOLOGY WORK GROUP APPOINTEE 2006 – 2007
Spitzer/Paterson Transition Team
 Interviewed NYS Executive staff about technology-related programs.
 Drafted agency transition documents for technology-related programs.
 Recommended courses of action for agency transition to accomplish Executive’s goals.
 Provided risk assessment in technology-related projects in NYS. Provided on-going education and
support for technology-related agenda.

3. Michael P. Ridley Latham, New York 12110 • 518.782-1216
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ridleymp Email: ridleymp@gmail.com
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SYSTEM ENGINEER III 2005 - 2007
New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) Albany, NY
LEAD CONSULTANT/ENGINEER TO NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
 Created Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation schedule and advised Board of Elections
regarding the plan and timeline.
 Devised and updated project plan for HAVA compliance and drafted state policies and procedures
for NYS HAVA compliance.
 Developed security documentation testing and acceptance for electronic voting systems.
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO NEW YORK STATEWIDE WIRELESS NETWORK (SWN)
 Advised on various contract requirements to SWN regarding M/A-COM proposal.
 Developed a network topography requirement for SWN.
 Analyzed data to guide decision making regarding tower and site acquisition for SWN design.
 Designed numerous projects and plans including the NYS agency transition plan for SWN and the
RAMER project and implementation plan.
 Wrote the information architecture (ITIL™) on SWN that met established standards and
requirements including business continuity and disaster preparedness standards, available
network capacity and financial requirements.
DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT TO NEW YORK CITY
 Contributed to a New York City (DOITT) project on wireless high-speed project.
 Consultant to NYS Department of Transportation (DOT).
 Initiated the Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) relative to agency interoperability and SWN.
 Advised and designed (ITS) data flow diagram as it related to SWN.
 Presented statewide engineering briefing to DOT regions regarding rollout of SWN.
DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT TO NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
 Designed weighted analysis for WAN optimization project.
 Created test program for WAN study and recommended solution for problem.
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST – TECHNOLOGY 2004 - 2005
New York State Assembly Program Development Group, Albany, NY
 Analyzed and built reports on federal funding streams regarding R&D for technology as well as
education technology funding streams such as the E-rate program.
 Advised senior staff on various nescient technologies and their future implications to the state
budget, society and tax revenues.
 Coordinated and held presentations to bring together various department heads to advise
committee Chairs on upcoming legislation regarding technology.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2003 - 2004
Democratic Study Group, New York State Assembly, Albany, NY
 Coordinated and executed informational seminars on various public policy and budget issues.
 Produced, managed and distributed over 1,100 memorandums per year on legislative measures
before the Assembly floor.
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF OF STAFF 1996 - 2002
New York State Assembly, Assembly member Naomi Matusow, Albany, NY
 Advised Chair of Libraries and Education Technology Committee.
 Negotiated various budget and legislative priorities on behalf of Assembly member.
 Organized New York State Assembly’s annual Education Technology Conference.
 Drafted legislative measures, 22 of which have become law in NYS.
 Collaborated with lobbyists and state agencies on budget, legislative and technology issues.

4. Michael P. Ridley Latham, New York 12110 • 518.782-1216
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ridleymp Email: ridleymp@gmail.com
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Guidebooks and Policy Frameworks for HPC2
Technical Adviser to FCC's ERIC
Presentations providing technical education in layman’s terms
Project Presentations
NYS Incubator Program to develop:
The NYS Broadband Program and NYS Venture Fund Program
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11th Annual Institute on Public Utility law - fall 2009
Challenges with Legal and Policy Frameworks as it Relates to the Internet
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Governor Appointment to the FCC’s Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC)
Technical Advisory Member
NYS CIO Appointment to the CIO Council – Leadership Committee
Governmental Appointment – Member of the NYS CIO Council
Governmental Appointment – Member of the Universal Broadband Council
Governmental Appointment – Chair of the NYS Broadband Council – Co Chair Policy committee
High Performance Computing Consortium (HPC2) Board Member
CCNI Board – Non-voting member
NYCSS Board– Non-voting member
Active member of numerous technology workgroups
Supporter of Ronald McDonald House, Doctors without Borders, and the Food Bank
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