Ryan Labarre

Ryan LaBarre's work experience includes various roles in different companies. In 2011, they worked as an Apprentice at Woodsport. From 2012 to 2021, they founded and operated R2Renders, a company focused on rendering services. In 2013, they worked as a Designer at Make Retail, contributing to retail and branding design projects. Ryan also worked as a Designer at Xccent Play! from 2013 to 2014, designing custom playgrounds and creating web and print graphics. In 2015, they served as a Senior Designer at vin de garde wine cellars inc. Starting in 2017, they worked as a Product Designer at RotorX Racing, responsible for product design and development. In 2019, they joined xCraft UAV as a Lead Structural Engineer and later became a Product Manager, leading sprints for their Drone Port project. In 2019, they also started working at FIRST iZ as the Chief Technology Officer, managing cross-functional teams and refining product functionality. Finally, in 2022, they joined DroneUp as a Product Manager, focusing on platforms.

Ryan LaBarre attended the University of Minnesota from 2006 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2006, they attended Inver Hills Community College and studied Fine/Studio Arts, General. In addition to their academic qualifications, Ryan holds a Part 107 - Remote Pilot Airman Certificate obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration in August 2021.