Ryan Blakestad

Ryan Blakestad is a results-oriented professional with extensive experience in audit and technology within the financial sector. Currently serving as Director at Fiserv since July 2019, Ryan previously held the position of Audit Director at First Data Corporation from November 1996 to October 2019, where leadership encompassed IT Director responsibilities. Ryan's career also includes a tenure as IT Manager, providing oversight for application development and support in large-scale technology projects. Earlier experience includes a leadership role as Senior Staff Internal Auditor at Wal-Mart from 1994 to 1996. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northwest Missouri State University, earned in 1994.