Summary
Johnny Ritenour is a seasoned IT leader specializing in secure, compliant infrastructure and high-availability systems. As Lead Systems Administrator at SkyGrid since 2025, he supports simulations and deployments of autonomous aerospace functions with FAA and partners, while defining IT governance around NIST 800-171 compliance, least privilege, and zero-trust security across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. His career spans leadership and hands-on roles across healthcare, software, and finance, including founding Organic IT Group and directing IT at Alliance Abroad Group, demonstrating a proven ability to build resilient IT operations and governance. A former Electro-Optical Ordinance Technician in the US Marine Corps, he brings disciplined security-minded problem-solving and deep experience with Windows, macOS, and cloud platforms. Based in Round Rock, Texas, Johnny holds AZ-900, MCTS/MCITP, ITIL Foundations, and related certifications, underscoring a commitment to continuous learning and security-focused operational excellence.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
AZ-900, AZ-900 at Microsoft Community
MCTS/MCITP, MCTS/MCITP at Microsoft
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Certifications, Certifications at ITIL Foundations
Certificate, Certificate at Udemy
ONLC
Certification, Certification at Lynda.com
Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Completion at UC Berkeley School of Information
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - Englewood