Dermot Ryan
About Dermot Ryan
Dermot Ryan serves as the Client Delivery Director at Black Box, a position he has held since 2020. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various managerial roles, he has contributed to the company's success for several years.
Work at Black Box
Dermot Ryan has held multiple positions at Black Box since 2009. He currently serves as Client Delivery Director, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he was Client Delivery Leader for Global Accounts from 2017 to 2020, and Service Delivery Manager for Key Accounts from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles at Black Box include Sr. Project Manager from 2012 to 2015, Telecommunication Manager from 2010 to 2012, and IT Manager from 2009 to 2010. His extensive experience at Black Box spans over a decade, contributing to various aspects of client delivery and project management.
Education and Expertise
Dermot Ryan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Design from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and business management, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before his tenure at Black Box, Dermot Ryan worked at Scottel Voice & Data in various capacities, including Application Development Manager and IT Manager. His career in technology began at ASTech as an Application Developer from 1999 to 2003. Dermot has also held the position of Lead Developer at Scottel Voice & Data from 2004 to 2005. His diverse background in IT and application development has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.
Professional Experience
Dermot Ryan has accumulated significant professional experience in the technology sector. His roles have included IT Manager, Application Development Manager, and various project management positions. He has worked in multiple locations, including Culver City, CA, and Portland, Oregon. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on client delivery, project management, and technical leadership across different organizations.