About

Rick L. Yost is a Digital Transformation Leader with extensive experience in enterprise technology, business and social impact, entrepreneurship, and startup scaling. He is a respected advisor and board member with a global perspective and broad network gained through diverse leadership experience in government contracting, technology industry, consulting, and the Veteran entrepreneur community. Rick is a Director of Program Management with broad experience in leading IT teams and organizations in agile development, technology, operations, product management, government contracting, and process improvement. He is a Senior Program Manager with key experience in discovery, planning, budget, capacity planning, resourcing, communications, reporting, testing, and execution. He is a problem solver, connector, mentor, and culture leader through company formation, growth, and corporate acquisition and transition. Rick is a Full Stack Developer with degrees focused on information technology and a law degree with a focus on business law. He has extensive leadership and management experience and training, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, attorney, former Army Officer with Airborne Ranger qualifications, and combat experience. Currently, Rick is a Technical Program Manager at Google Cloud Security. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Data Programs at eezylife and the Program Director and Chair of Executive Advisory Council at Leadership GovCon. Rick holds a Doctor of Law degree from American University Washington College of Law, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, a Master of Arts degree from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota. He is also a Full Stack Development, Software Engineering graduate from Coding Dojo. In addition to his professional achievements, Rick is a dad, Veteran, Cubmaster, author, golfer, archer, bitcoin enthusiast, and techie. With over 34 years of relevant experience, Rick is a highly accomplished and well-rounded leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and social impact.