Ryan Sparkman

Ryan Sparkman is an experienced cybersecurity and intelligence professional with a comprehensive background in various roles within the military and private sectors. As a Cyber Warfare Operator at the 184th Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard, Ryan participated in pentesting, developed training materials, and contributed to tactical research as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Threat Hunting at OpenText, Ryan leads a team in proactive threat analysis and consultation. Previous roles include Director of Threat Operations at Pillr, Senior Systems Administrator at The Select Group, and Information Technology Specialist at the 184th Intelligence Wing. Educational credentials include an Associate's degree in Intelligence Studies and Technology from the Community College of the Air Force and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University.