Rico Singleton is an accomplished Technology Operations Executive with an extensive background in the IT sector. A graduate of Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, he completed several programs in Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Computer Information Systems, and Higher Education Administration at University of Phoenix. Rico's professional career includes top-level positions in the State of Ohio, New York State, and the City of Baltimore. He served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ohio Treasurer of State, State CTO at the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, and CIO at the City of Baltimore. Rico also worked at the Apollo Education Group, Novetsoph Consulting, and Southwest consulting in high-profile leadership positions. His expertise includes cloud computing, digital business strategies, information technology services, and system implementation. Rico is recognized for his communication skills, along with his ability to develop and execute talent, build IT infrastructures, and oversee budgets. He's earned numerous awards and recognitions over his career, including the Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Award. Currently, he is Senior Cloud Executive Advisor at Amazon Web Services (AWS).