Ryan Melander

Ryan Melander, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Ryan is currently working as the Senior Director of Product Management Solutions at Zelis since 2023. Prior to this, they held multiple roles at Cotiviti, including Associate Vice President of Network and Value-Based Solutions, Director of Strategic Consulting and Growth, Leader of Network Intelligence Strategic Consulting, and Consultant. At Cotiviti, they were responsible for driving growth and retention by developing and implementing strategies for Medicare Advantage Network and Value Based Care solutions. Ryan also worked in a highly matrixed organization to showcase their expertise in Network and Value Based Care measures.

Before joining Cotiviti, Ryan worked as a Client Strategist at RowdMap from 2016 to 2019, where they focused on strategic planning for clients. Ryan also gained experience at Humana, where they served as a Consultant and Intern in Management Consulting. At Humana, they specialized in compliance and fraud prevention, providing guidance on the use of the Enterprise Solution Point tool to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. Additionally, Ryan co-founded two film companies, R3 International and Red Shogun Pictures, where they oversaw film acquisition, distribution, production, and sales strategies for various projects. Overall, Ryan Melander has demonstrated a strong background in product management, strategic consulting, and film industry operations.

Ryan Melander, MBA attended the University of Louisville from 2014 to 2015, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Management, and Operations. Prior to that, they studied at California State University, Northridge from 2008 to 2012, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Along with their formal education, Ryan also holds a Yellow Belt Lean/Six Sigma certification, although no further details are available about this certification.