Richard Ristaneo

Richard Ristaneo is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in cyber security and network engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Cyber & Compliance Specialist for Reliability Assurance at AVANGRID since March 2022, Richard has held various roles since joining the company as a Lead Network Engineer in April 2013, showcasing expertise in network device configuration, maintenance, and project oversight. Previous positions include 911 Engineer for AK Associates, Telecommunications/Instructional Technology Supervisor at Midway College, Network Field Service Technician with Embarq Telephone, and Network Engineer with WorldCom/UUNET/MCI/Verizon Business. Richard's career began in technical customer support at Cardinal Health. Richard holds a BA in Information Systems/Corporate IT Security and an MBA from Midway University.