Ryan Friedman
About Ryan Friedman
Ryan Friedman is the Principal Product Owner at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in software engineering and product development.
Ryan Friedman at National Instruments
Ryan Friedman currently serves as the Principal Product Owner at National Instruments in the Austin, Texas Area. Ryan has been with National Instruments for a significant portion of his career, starting in 2006. Over the years, he has held roles including Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Principal Software Architect, and now as Principal Product Owner. His extensive experience and long tenure at the company highlight his capabilities and commitment to the field of product development and software engineering.
Career Progression at National Instruments
Ryan Friedman's career at National Instruments showcases a steady progression of increasing responsibility and expertise. He commenced his career as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2009. He then advanced to Staff Software Engineer, a role he held from 2009 to 2012, followed by another Staff Software Engineer position from 2012 to 2013. From 2013 to 2017, Ryan served as a Senior Software Engineer, and then took on the role of Principal Software Architect from 2017 to 2019. Throughout these roles, he has been based in the Austin, Texas Area.
Education at The University of Texas at Austin
Ryan Friedman attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He studied there from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career at National Instruments.
Expertise in Automated Test and Product Development
Ryan Friedman is responsible for the SystemLink Test Module product at National Instruments. His role focuses on understanding the needs of automated test users to deliver customer value. He actively seeks integration opportunities across internal and external products to enhance customer value. Ryan’s passion for creating automated hardware test tools and infrastructure is evident in his efforts to increase product development and release efficiency. He utilizes any technology or methodology that can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Leadership and Team Motivation
Ryan Friedman has demonstrated a talent for leading and motivating technical teams towards achieving successful results. His ability to guide teams and drive projects to completion is a testament to his leadership skills. His expertise in product development and software engineering, combined with his leadership abilities, makes him a valuable asset to National Instruments.