About the Authors

Eric C. Richardson has 30 years of experience in technology. He was first exposed to an early home computer, the Altair 8800, when he was in primary school when his father built one. He never stopped working with computers and technology. He is currently focusing on artificial intelligence, security architecture, and technology governance, risk, and compliance. He spent 17 years at Microsoft Security in their digital supply chain in a variety of roles. He has been a CISO of startups and various senior leadership roles in other companies but has always focusing on integrity and security.

Eric has also been a volunteer teacher in high school for AP computer science and has taught college-level courses. He has published multiple books and articles on technology and the internet since the mid 1990’s. He holds an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems, a Master’s in Computer Science with an emphasis on cybersecurity engineering, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on technology management. Eric is a passionate supporter of STEM education and Neurodiversity support in tech. He has been married for thirty years to his amazing wife, Stacie, and has two daughters: Katherine and Madelyn. He is an experienced technology consultant who enjoys the process of partnering with an organization to move towards a stronger future empowered by technology.