Ryan Kelly
About Ryan Kelly
Ryan Kelly is the AXE & CENTCOM Programs Manager at Bluestaq, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in engineering roles at various companies, including Lockheed Martin and Centauri, with a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Current Role at Bluestaq
Ryan Kelly serves as the AXE & CENTCOM Programs Manager at Bluestaq, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees program management and integration efforts related to AXE and CENTCOM initiatives. His responsibilities include coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals.
Experience at Centauri
Prior to his current role, Ryan worked at Centauri as the JICSpOC/NSDC/JTF-SD Integration Lead from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this position, he was based in the Colorado Springs area and focused on integrating joint intelligence and operational strategies within the defense sector.
Engineering Internships at Lockheed Martin
Ryan's early career included multiple internships at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. He served as a Central Programs Mechanisms Engineering Intern for three months in 2011, and held various engineering intern positions from 2009 to 2010, including Orion Engineering Intern and Special Programs Engineering Intern. These roles provided him with foundational experience in engineering mechanisms and propulsion systems.
Education and Degree
Ryan Kelly studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. His academic journey spanned from 2006 to 2012, equipping him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his engineering career.
Previous Roles at Lockheed Martin
Ryan held several positions at Lockheed Martin, including Military Support Programs Propulsion & Mechanisms Engineer from 2014 to 2016 and Central Engineering Programs Propulsion Engineer from 2012 to 2016. His work involved propulsion systems and mechanisms, contributing to various military and aerospace projects.