Patrick Ryan is a results-driven Senior Technical Manager and CTO with 13+ years of experience translating advanced research into fielded soldier-focused systems and commercial products. He combines systems engineering, user experience design, and integration expertise to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through transition—most notably contributing to the Nett Warrior mobile platform and multiple augmented-reality and situational awareness prototypes. A pragmatic innovator, he pairs out-of-the-box ideation with hands-on software and hardware experience (C++, Java, embedded systems) and real-world operational insight gained as a Navy EW team leader and instructor for high-risk tactical training. Based in the Dayton area, he is known for strong people skills and mission-first leadership, driven by a personal commitment to keeping teammates and soldiers safe. Colleagues rely on him to bridge research, engineering, and field needs, turning complex requirements into simple, usable solutions.
13 years of coding experience
33 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, 3.99 Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, 3.99 Summa Cum Laude at Colorado Technical University
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