Ryan D.
About Ryan D.
Ryan D. is an Information Security Officer with extensive experience in security engineering and systems management. He has worked at notable organizations such as Yelp and SSL, and currently serves at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, bringing a strong background in classified government initiatives and industrial research and development.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ryan D. has been serving as an Information Security Officer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security of information systems and ensuring compliance with relevant security standards. His work involves implementing security measures to protect sensitive data and collaborating with various teams to enhance the laboratory's cybersecurity posture.
Previous Experience at Yelp
Ryan D. worked at Yelp in various capacities from 2014 to 2019. He began as a Security Engineer for one year in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he contributed to enhancing the company's security infrastructure. He later advanced to the role of Manager, Corporate Systems Engineering, where he led engineering projects for three years. Additionally, he served as Lead Client Platform Engineer for one year, focusing on client platform development.
Experience at SSL
Ryan D. has extensive experience at SSL, where he worked from 2004 to 2014. His roles included Information Technology Specialist for nine years, where he managed various IT functions, and Information System Security Manager for one year, overseeing information security initiatives. He also served as a System Administrator for Documentum for six years, ensuring the effective management of document systems.
Education and Expertise
Ryan D. holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from the University of San Francisco. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology from California State University, Monterey Bay. Additionally, he completed courses in Python and Data Analytics at General Assembly, enhancing his technical skill set in programming and data analysis.
Background in Government and R&D
Ryan D. has a strong background in classified government initiatives and industrial research and development (R&D). His experience includes strategic planning and systems engineering in both enterprise and startup environments. He is skilled in delivering complex enterprise-level engineering projects on time and within budget, and he excels in fostering agile and cooperative teams.