Summary
Ryan Saunders is a pragmatic technology leader and CTO with a decade of experience building product-led platforms and scaling remote engineering teams. As cofounder of PocketRN he moved a prototype to a fully-operable virtual care platform focused on lean development, testability, and user-centered design while owning product, security, and support. He previously architected and launched high-traction automation products at Qualtrics, turning week-long integrations into five-minute user workflows and growing usage across thousands of automations. A former researcher and hands-on engineer, Ryan blends academic rigor (ACM SOSR publication) with practical product instincts and a documented, process-first approach to remote operations and talent development. He advises technical education programs and brings an emphasis on data-driven product decisions, cross-discipline collaboration, and investing in employee growth.
11 years of coding experience