Richard Steck
About Richard Steck
Richard Steck serves as the Sr. Director of Cloud Governance, Efficiency, and Enablement at Adobe, where he focuses on enhancing developer processes and customer value through automation and best practices. With extensive experience in cloud platforms and a strong educational background in business and computer science, he has held various roles at Adobe and Omniture over the past two decades.
Work at Adobe
Richard Steck has been serving as the Sr. Director of Cloud Governance, Efficiency, and Enablement at Adobe since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing controls, best practices, and automation to streamline developer processes and enhance customer value creation. Prior to this position, he held several roles at Adobe, including Sr. Director of Cloud Engineering from 2020 to 2021, Director of Cloud Engineering from 2019 to 2020, and Director of Architecture from 2015 to 2019. His tenure at Adobe spans over a decade, showcasing his extensive experience in cloud operations and governance.
Previous Experience in Cloud Operations
Before his current role at Adobe, Richard Steck worked at Omniture, where he held multiple positions including Sr. Manager of Network Operations from 2008 to 2009 and Escalation Manager from 2006 to 2008. His experience at Omniture contributed to his expertise in managing network operations and escalation processes. Additionally, he served as a Systems Administrator from 2004 to 2006, further solidifying his foundational knowledge in IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Richard Steck earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Science from Utah Valley State College, which he obtained from 2000 to 2004, and an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Snow College, achieved from 1998 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in leveraging multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private data centers.
Focus on Cloud Governance and Efficiency
In his current role, Richard Steck emphasizes the importance of cloud governance and efficiency. He is dedicated to developing technology and processes that facilitate the flow of large-scale systems. His approach includes a strong focus on the people behind these systems, ensuring that the implementation of cloud solutions aligns with organizational goals and enhances overall operational efficiency.