Ryan Reece

Ryan Reece has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Ryan is currently working as a Principal IT Systems Engineer at Port of Portland, where they have built dataflows and automations for ServiceNow, improved internet security by implementing Zscaler ZIA, and enhanced website security and resiliency by migrating infrastructure to AWS.

Prior to this, Ryan worked at Sketch.IO as a Business & DevOps Consultant and later as a Software Engineer & CEO. Ryan delivered interactive technology solutions to organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies. Ryan also served as a Project Director at Sketch.IO.

Ryan co-founded Mash Integration Services and worked there as a Co-Founder for almost a decade. Ryan also provided contract Programming Director support to Red & Co. through their limited liability company, Mash LLC.

In addition, Ryan worked as an Outside Consultant at Earth Mama® Organics and held various roles at the same company, including IT & Web Director, Lead Web Developer, and Web Developer. Ryan was responsible for managing the company's technology infrastructure and overseeing its growth.

At Apple Retail, Ryan worked as a Family Room Specialist, where they provided service and support for Apple products.

Lastly, they interned as an IT Intern at Trillium Family Services, where they assisted in managing and maintaining a domain of 300 users.

Overall, Ryan Reece has gained expertise in IT systems engineering, software development, project management, and technology infrastructure management throughout their career.

Ryan Reece has a comprehensive education and certification background. In terms of formal education, Ryan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from Western Governors University in 2021. Prior to that, they attended Portland Community College from 2010 to 2014, focusing on Mathematics and Web Development. Ryan also holds a High School Diploma from Lake Oswego Senior High School, which they completed between 2005 and 2009.

Alongside their academic achievements, Ryan has earned several certifications to complement their education. Ryan received the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification from Cisco in June 2023. In May 2023, they obtained the GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) certification from GIAC Certifications. Additionally, Ryan holds the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification from Amazon Web Services, which they received in November 2022.

Ryan has also earned multiple certifications from CompTIA. In November 2022, they obtained the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification, and CompTIA Security+ certifications. Additionally, in September 2021, they earned the CompTIA A+ certification.

Overall, Ryan Reece has a strong educational background in business administration, accounting, mathematics, and web development, supported by various certifications in cloud technology, networking, cybersecurity, and computer hardware.