Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in application security and engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Application Security Engineer at Dataminr since January 2022, Ryan has also held the position of Principal Application Security Engineer. As the Founder of Vexor Labs, Ryan leads a cybersecurity consulting firm focusing on penetration testing and application security. Previous roles include Staff Security Engineer and Senior Application Security Engineer at Red Ventures, where Ryan contributed to offensive security initiatives and led complex penetration tests. Ryan's engineering background includes significant positions as Director of Broadcast Engineering at iPowow and Lead Developer at Speed TV, along with co-founding Modern Alchemy, which developed a streaming platform for the 2012 London Olympics. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, Ryan's career reflects a strong commitment to innovation and security in technology.