Riky Tran

About Riky Tran

I’ve always been someone who prefers to be hands on, especially when it comes to IT and building solutions that actually move the business forward. What drives me most is not just delivering technology, but understanding the “why” behind it. The best part of any project, for me, is sitting down with leaders across the business, unpacking their goals, and translating that into something practical, scalable, and impactful.Over time, my approach to leadership has evolved into being both strategic and grounded. I focus on connecting the bigger picture with day to day execution, making sure the team understands not just what we are doing, but why it matters. I believe strong IT organizations are built on trust, collaboration, and a mindset of continuous improvement.I’m also a big believer in continuous learning. Technology, security, and business needs are constantly changing, and staying curious is the only way to keep up. Whether it is improving operations, strengthening compliance, or finding smarter ways to scale, I am always looking for ways to grow and help my team do the same.I enjoy connecting with others who share a passion for building, learning, and pushing things forward. If that sounds like you, feel free to reach out.

Experience

1. Senior Director Information Technology

   Immatics

   Oct 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Vmware
• Citrix
• Virtualization
• Vsphere
• Altiris
• Storage Area Networks
• Disaster Recovery
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Netbackup
• Netapp
• Sharepoint
• Process Improvement
• Windows
• Windows Server
• Vmware Esx
• Data Center
• Xen
• Active Directory
• IT Management
• San