Ryan Walker
About Ryan Walker
Ryan Walker serves as the VP of Technology and Co-Counsel at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2023. He has a strong academic background in Mathematics and Quantitative Economics, along with extensive experience in technology roles at various organizations, including Casetext.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Ryan Walker serves as the Vice President of Technology at CoCounsel, a division of Thomson Reuters, since November 2023. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of technology solutions that support legal professionals. His responsibilities include overseeing technology initiatives that aim to enhance efficiency and productivity within the organization.
Previous Experience at Casetext
Before his current position, Walker held multiple roles at Casetext, also part of Thomson Reuters. He served as Chief Technology Officer from 2018 to 2023, where he led technology strategy and development. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Data Science from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Data Scientist from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Casetext involved significant contributions to data-driven projects and technology advancements.
Education and Academic Background
Walker earned a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 2007 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the same institution, achieved between 2007 and 2009. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Quantitative Economics and Mathematics at Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and data science.
Passion for Technology Development
Ryan Walker is passionate about creating tools and technologies that enhance the capabilities of professionals in their respective fields. This passion drives his work in developing innovative solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness in legal technology. His commitment to advancing technology reflects his dedication to empowering users through enhanced tools.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In addition to his roles at Casetext and Thomson Reuters, Walker has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in data science and analytics. He worked as a Quantitative Marketing Analyst at Blue Shield of California from 2012 to 2014. He also participated in a Data Engineering Fellowship at Insight Data Science in 2015 and served as a Summer Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2011.