Ryan Bird

Ryan Bird is currently the Director of Security at Raytheon and previously served as an Associate Director in Cybersecurity at Raytheon Technologies, leading a team of 15 cyber leaders and overseeing cybersecurity training and project management for over 330 professionals. An Air Force veteran, Ryan has extensive experience in mission planning and cybersecurity, holding a Top Secret Clearance and possessing a CISSP certification. They earned an MBA in Information Technology Project Management from Western Governors University and continue to pursue degrees in various fields, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Recognized for their strong integrity and visionary leadership, Ryan received Technical Honors in 2018, a distinction awarded to a select few in the cybersecurity field.