Biography
Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, Ricky, MBA, moved to Miami at the age of 20 and completed his Associate’s degree at Miami-Dade College before transferring to FIU. He subsequently earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business from FIU with a concentration in Information Systems.
From March 2006 – March 2023, Ricky held various positions within the University Graduate School and Enrollment Management & Services. He ended his tenure there as an Information Technology Manager for Admissions Systems & Data Support.
Ricky is currently the IT Assistant Director for Housing & Residential Experience at FIU. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of IT for our on-campus residents and Housing staff.
Ricky has been teaching First Year Experience (SLS 1501) for 15 years and has been an Affiliate Instructor with the Honors College since 2014 teaching Intro to Honors (IDH 1931). Before returning to FIU for his M.B.A., he was a computer programmer for 2 1/2 years.
Ricky has a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and is a member of FIU’s Commencement Committee.