Ryan Carpenter
About Ryan Carpenter
Ryan Carpenter serves as the Applications/Development & Integrations Manager at Group14 Technologies, where he has worked since 2023. With over a decade of experience in IT solutions, he has held various roles at notable companies including Apple, Okta, and Confluent.
Work at Group14 Technologies
Ryan Carpenter serves as the Applications/Development & Integrations Manager at Group14 Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Seattle, Washington, he leads multiple teams, including Enterprise Architecture & Systems Engineering, Data Platform, Endpoint/Client Engineering, Business Systems, and People Systems. Carpenter has played a key role in transitioning over 12 teams from atSpoke to Jira Service Management and has implemented Okta Identity Cloud to enhance secure access to corporate applications.
Previous Experience at Apple
Ryan Carpenter worked at Apple in various roles from 2008 to 2014. He began as a Specialist in Boulder, CO, before advancing to the position of Creative and then Lead Creative in Denver, CO. During his tenure, he contributed to creative projects and team leadership, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced technology environment.
Experience at Other Companies
Before joining Group14 Technologies, Ryan Carpenter held several positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Senior IT Systems Engineer at Confluent from 2021 to 2022 and as a Senior Systems Engineer at Okta from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he served as Lead IT Systems Engineer at Thumbtack for six years, from 2015 to 2021. His diverse experience includes managing IT solutions for both startups and established enterprises.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Carpenter is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, a program he has been enrolled in since 2019. His educational background complements his decade of experience in managing and delivering IT solutions, focusing on enhancing team performance and efficiency.
Leadership and Mentorship
Ryan Carpenter is passionate about fostering a culture that maximizes efficiency and team performance. He enjoys mentoring and developing technical talent, contributing to a collaborative work environment. His leadership style emphasizes the importance of teamwork and continuous improvement in technical capabilities.