Dan Ridge

Dan Ridge has extensive experience in program management and defense analysis, currently serving as a Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) since August 2022. Previously, Dan held multiple roles at the Institute for Defense Analyses from May 2000 to June 2024, including IPA to DARPA and adjunct positions. Dan was the Chair and Commissioner for ANC 6B, representing Hill East in Capitol Hill from March 2016 to January 2019. Earlier experience includes serving as Program Director at Scyld Computing Corporation, a consultant at Criticalogix, and a Technical Investigator in the Computer Crime Division at NASA Office of Inspector General. Dan began their career as a Technical Specialist at USRA and attended the University of Maryland.