Ryan Bolen
About Ryan Bolen
Ryan Bolen is an NDT & Automation Technician at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace and robotics, previously working at SpaceX, Tesla, and the United States Air Force.
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Ryan Bolen is an NDT & Automation Technician currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, USA, where he has been working since 2021.
Professional Experience at SpaceX
From 2016 to 2019, Ryan Bolen worked at SpaceX in the Greater Los Angeles Area as a Non-Destructive Testing & Automation Technician. During his three-year tenure, he was involved in implementing advanced non-destructive testing methodologies to enhance the reliability and safety of aerospace components.
Role at Tesla
Ryan Bolen served as an Equipment Maintenance Technician at Tesla for one year from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he specialized in maintaining and optimizing the functionality of industrial equipment, contributing to Tesla’s manufacturing efficiency.
Service in the United States Air Force
Ryan Bolen served in the United States Air Force from 2010 to 2016. He initially worked as an F-15 Crew Chief and later transitioned to an NDI (Non-Destructive Inspection) Technician. His experience in the Air Force provided a strong foundation in aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing.
Educational Background
Ryan Bolen has a diverse educational background, including multiple certifications. He studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at West Los Angeles College (2016-2020). He also completed a Certificate in Computer Science from Wichita State University (2019-2021). Additional training includes VAL3 Programmer at Staubli Robotics, Industrial Robot Electrical Maintenance at Fanuc Robotics, and NDT at Air Force Non-Destructive Testing Technical School.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ryan Bolen specializes in the automation of non-destructive testing processes using techniques like immersion and conventional ultrasonic testing. He is proficient in CAD design using Creo 6 and has expertise in Electromagnetic Testing and Eddy Current Array (ECA). These skills contribute to enhancing the precision and reliability of testing procedures.