Ryan Loper

Ryan Loper is a seasoned professional with a robust background in engineering and business analytics. Currently serving as the Director of New OE Clients & Business Data Analytics at Carlex Glass America, LLC since November 2025, Ryan previously worked as a Field Associate at Atlas Holdings LLC from February 2023 to November 2025. Prior experience includes multiple roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including Mechanical Engineer II from July 2019 to February 2023, along with two internships in Opto-Mechanical Engineering. Ryan's technical foundation was further strengthened through a Nano-Satellite R&D Internship at SPAWAR and an Aircraft Mechanic position at Zenetex. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Ryan served as an F/A-18 Mechanic. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Bachelor of Science in the same field, both earned at Stanford University, complemented by an Associate of Science with High Honors in Physics from San Diego Mesa College.