Ryan Claussen is a seasoned software architect and engineering leader with over a decade of experience modernizing enterprise Java and middleware landscapes. As Director and Principal Client Architect at Kyndryl, he specializes in application modernization, helping large customers migrate legacy WebSphere estates to cloud-native runtimes and container platforms. He built IBM Cloud Transformation Advisor and other tooling that translated code-level analysis into practical modernization roadmaps and artifacts, influencing IBM’s application modernization focus. Proficient across Java EE/SE, Python, Scala, SQL and JavaScript, he blends deep hands-on coding with architecture, data analysis and product-minded tooling. His background in BPM, cloud integration and usage-based product insights shows a unique mix of operational thinking and product innovation. Based in Rochester, MN, he pairs a physics-trained analytical mindset with a proven track record of turning complex enterprise modernization challenges into executable solutions.
10 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Bachelor of Science, Physics at South Dakota State University
Contributions:3 PRs, 31 pushes, 3 branches in 2 years 11 months
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Ryan Claussen - Director, Principal Client Architect at Kyndryl