Ricardo Reid

Ricardo A. Reid is an engineer and military officer with over 12 years of Systems Engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He has worked for Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to design, develop, and integrate weapon systems for the U.S. military. Notable programs include the development of hypersonic missiles and dual-band sensors for 5th generation fighter jets. As a Navy Reservist, he has honorably served his country for 15 years and completed two tours to Afghanistan. He currently serves as a Commanding Officer for a unit that provides depot-level maintenance support to naval surface ships and submarines. He is an avid learner and always dedicated to continual education and teaching. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and M.S. in Engineering Management. As of December 2015, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with various IT and cloud certifications. He holds 5 AWS certifications, 3 CompTIA certifications, and previously held a CCNA certification.Ricardo has a strong passion for teaching technical skills to others, especially military veterans and spouses. His goal is to better educate as many people as possible in engineering and information technology. He is devoted to helping others understand and learn various technical topics with the least effort. He believes everyone is capable of acquiring technical skills. All it takes is a little bit of effort and a will to learn. When it comes to technology, the sky is the limit!