Michael Richard

Michael Richard is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in cloud DevOps and systems engineering. Currently serving as a Sr. Cloud DevOps Engineer at Southwest Airlines since July 2023, Michael focuses on CyberSecurity Automation and Acceleration. Prior to this role, Michael was a Sr. DevOps Engineer at Liatrio from July 2018 to May 2023, where responsibilities included providing automation training in regulated environments. At Getty Images, from March 2014 to July 2018, Michael contributed as a Senior Systems Engineer, providing design and operational support for cross-functional development teams and leading technical efforts on data center and application migrations. Earlier experience includes roles as a Systems Administrator at PIER System, Inc., where Michael maintained a Java web application for crisis communication; at 3D Corporation, addressing remote issues and implementing SharePoint; and at Indiana Data Center, initially as a network installer/technician and later as lead systems administrator supporting data center operations. Michael holds a degree from Money Furnace.