As the Vice President and Head of IT for ADTRAN, he is responsible for all aspects of Infrastructure, Applications and Security across the globe.  His focus is on delivering innovative technologies and programs that create a meaningful value for the company and help to differentiate ADTRAN in the marketplace.

Voted Top 100 IT Leaders by Computer World in 2017 and a SC Magazine Security Judge for RSA, he is also a frequent speaker on the topics of Internet of Things and the changing face of IT. 

Before ADTRAN Ryan held senior leadership positions with Eli Lilly and Deloitte as well as led large programs for the Central Intelligence Agency and Department of Defense as well as served in the United States Army.