Ryan Smith
About Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is an Information Technology Operations Manager at Amentum, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 17 years of experience in corporate IT, specializing in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
Work at Amentum
Ryan Smith serves as the Information Technology Operations Manager at Amentum, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Lihue, Hawaii, he has been instrumental in leveraging a value-based approach to establish technology priorities, standards, policies, and best practices within the organization. His position involves collaboration with senior management to identify business opportunities and guide technology direction, positioning IT as a strategic partner across all departments.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Smith has a solid educational background in technology and management. He earned an Associate degree in Applied Technology from Oconee Fall Line Technical College, studying from 2002 to 2005. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Network Technologies & Administration at Middle Georgia State University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. Further enhancing his qualifications, he obtained a Master's degree in Critical Infrastructure Management from the same university in 2021.
Background
With over 17 years of experience in corporate Information Technology, Ryan Smith has specialized in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Prior to his current role at Amentum, he held various positions that contributed to his expertise. He worked as the Director of IT Application Services at KaMin for seven months in 2022 and spent six years as Supervisor of IT Operations at Active Minerals International. His career began at Imerys, where he served as an Information Technology Department Specialist Level III for twelve years.
Professional Experience
Ryan Smith's career encompasses significant roles in IT management across multiple organizations. At KaMin, he directed IT application services, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. His tenure at Active Minerals International involved supervising IT operations, where he implemented various technology initiatives. At Imerys, he developed his foundational skills as an Information Technology Department Specialist Level III, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure for over a decade.