Ryan Burkert

Ryan Burkert is currently the Director of Strategy, Planning, & Operations for Global Cybersecurity Sales Engineering at Cisco, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to their current role, Ryan worked as a Senior Manager and Program Manager within the same department and served in various capacities in the US Army, including as an Aviation Officer and Helicopter Pilot. Ryan's experience also includes leadership as the Special Operations Strategy and Planning Director for the United States Army Special Operations Command. In addition to their extensive professional background, Ryan is pursuing advanced degrees in Management, Strategy, Leadership, and an MBA while holding a Bachelor’s Degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.