Ryan Koning

Ryan Koning has a diverse work experience, beginning with their service in the US Army from 2002 to 2007. During this time, they served as a Sergeant and was deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2009, they began working as a Professional Fashion Model for Soul Artist Management, appearing in various international advertising campaigns and fashion shows for high-end brands. In 2010, they co-founded Brew Punch, Inc. and served as the Sales and Marketing Director, creating an international supply chain for raw materials and packaging. Finally, from 2014 to present, they have been the COO and Software Engineer for Bookt, leading initial user acquisition strategies and on-site user onboarding events, as well as leading a three person international team to launch the Bookt flagship app.

Ryan Koning attended Full Sail University from 2004 to 2005 and obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Recording Arts. Ryan then attended The Juilliard School from 2012 to 2014 and obtained a Music degree in Instrumentation/Orchestration. Finally, they attended Columbia University from 2015 to 2020 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in a Dual B.A. of Computer Science and Music.