Summary
Ryan Lafazan is a co-founder and marketing strategist at Stactica who blends full-stack engineering, cybersecurity, and privacy consulting to deliver secure, user-focused enterprise software and digital marketing solutions. With eight years of experience, he designs application architectures, optimizes conversion-driven web experiences, and runs OSINT-based investigations to protect individuals with complex privacy needs. Ryan pairs hands-on development (APIs, DevOps on AWS, PCI-aware implementations) with data-driven marketing tactics such as SEO, A/B testing, and analytics to increase organic traffic and lead conversions. He has taught full-stack development at edX and UC Davis, mentoring the next generation of engineers while continuing to sharpen his OSINT and cybersecurity skills through CTFs and Trace Labs collaborations. An unconventional background in geology informs his analytical approach to problem solving and mapping complex systems, a perspective he applies to both codebases and digital investigations.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate Full Stack Web Development, Certificate Full Stack Web Development at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
California State University, Sacramento
Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician at Project Heartbeat
English