Ryan H.

Ryan H. has a diverse work experience in the field of cybersecurity and IT. Currently, they hold the position of Security Engineer IV at ID.me. Prior to this, in 2022, they worked as a Cybersecurity Instructor at edX. In 2020, Ryan founded their own company, Redmind Security, LLC, where they served as Founder and Security Consultant. Ryan also worked as a Senior Security Architect at AFV Partners from August 2020 to January 2021.

Before establishing their own company, Ryan worked at DATCU Credit Union, where they held multiple roles including Cyber Security Engineer from June 2018 to August 2020, Systems Administrator from January 2017 to June 2018, and Network Administrator from March 2016 to January 2017.

Prior to their time at DATCU, Ryan gained experience as a Systems Administrator at Pillar Hotels & Resorts from September 2013 to February 2016. Ryan started their professional career in the United States Air Force as a Cyber Systems Operator from December 2009 to September 2013. Ryan's early experience includes working as an IT Help Desk Technician at Rhodes College from September 2007 to May 2009.

Ryan H. began their education journey by pursuing a certification in Military Information Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, starting in 2010. Afterward, they attended Rhodes College from 2007 to 2009, where they studied Computer Science and Programming, although they did not obtain a degree at that time.

In 2014, Ryan enrolled at Park University and completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science with a focus on Networking and Security by 2016. Subsequently, they pursued further education at Park University, starting in 2017, to pursue a Graduate Studies degree in Business Administration and Management. However, the end date for this program is not specified.

In 2019, Ryan H. continued their graduate studies at Sam Houston State University, specializing in Digital Forensics. Again, the end date for this program is not provided.

More recently, from 2020 to 2021, Ryan attended the SANS Technology Institute for Graduate Studies, focusing on Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking.

Additionally, Ryan H. holds multiple certifications, including GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA Routing and Switching (Cisco), and Security+ (CompTIA). The dates of obtaining these certifications range from 2010 to 2021.