Ryan K.

Ryan K.'s work experience includes a range of roles in various companies. Ryan started their career in the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Analyst, Mission Planner, and Special Signals Operator. After leaving the military, Ryan worked at Citi as a Senior Service Representative. Ryan then joined Bank of America as a Customer Relationship Manager. Ryan later worked at ColoCrossing as a Systems Administrator before joining Raytheon as a Senior Field Engineer. At Raytheon, they managed DOD systems engineering and network for UNIX/LINUX systems. Ryan also worked on improving communications and operational efficiency for the U.S. Air Force. After Raytheon, Ryan held roles at Northrop Grumman as a Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst, System Engineering Manager, and Program/Capture Manager. Ryan then joined L3Harris Technologies as a Field Engineer 4, where they delivered operational excellence and built a high-performing team in South Korea. Most recently, Ryan worked at SEAKR Engineering, Inc. as a Senior Business Development Manager, where they developed international strategies and pursued both commercial and military opportunities. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Business Development at Altamira Technologies Corporation, leading the space industry growth portfolio and developing space business strategies.

Ryan K. obtained a Le Grand Diplome in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento in 2011. In 2012, they attended Buffalo State University and studied Computer Information Systems. However, it is not mentioned whether they obtained a degree from this institution. From 2013 to 2015, Ryan K. attended Augusta University and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Systems & Technologies. In 2016, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Business from SUNY Empire State College, which they completed in 2017.

In addition to their formal education, Ryan K. also holds several certifications. These include CompTIA Security+ ce Certification from CompTIA in August 2013, Certified Six Sigma Specialist from Raytheon in May 2014, Cyber Defender from Augusta University in August 2014, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ 101) from Defense Acquisition University in January 2020, Capture Strategy Executive Program from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in July 2021, and the New Leader Program (for Political Candidates) from Advance Colorado in March 2022.