Chief Technology Officer & General Manager

Ryan serves as Chief Technology Officer and General Manager at Data Holdings, bringing a visionary leadership style and deep technical expertise to the company. With a passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging technical trends, Ryan ensures Data Holdings delivers innovative and secure solutions to its clients.

Ryan’s extensive experience includes founding and serving as Chief Technology Officer at Stack41, a Data Center as a Service (DCaaS) company providing custom data center solutions to businesses across the Midwest. Following Data Holdings' acquisition of Stack41, Ryan transitioned to his current role, where he continues to apply his innovative vision and technical acumen.

Prior to Stack41, Ryan was also the Chief Scientist at Time Warner Telecom, where he led the design team in developing a national network after the company’s IPO and acquisition of GST Telecom. He also founded and served as CTO of Inc.Net, a regional business internet service provider catering to corporations in the Ameritech region. His career includes roles at UPS and British Telecom, along with consulting for Fortune 500 companies.

Ryan’s areas of expertise include:

• Technical management

• Large-scale networking

• Development and DevOps

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Engineering

In addition to his professional achievements, Ryan enjoys exploring the cosmos as an amateur astronomer. His visionary leadership and dedication to innovation make him an invaluable member of the Data Holdings team.