Ryan J. Ward
About Ryan J. Ward
Ryan J. Ward serves as the Director of Systems & Benefits at Timescale, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University and has extensive experience in human resources and benefits management.
Current Role at Timescale
Ryan J. Ward serves as the Director of Systems & Benefits at Timescale, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the systems and benefits strategies within the organization. His work focuses on optimizing employee benefits and ensuring efficient systems are in place to support the workforce. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to Timescale's mission of providing innovative time-series database solutions.
Professional Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Ryan J. Ward worked at HashiCorp as the Associate Director of Benefits & HRIS from 2017 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing benefits programs and human resource information systems. Before that, he was a Senior Benefits/HRIS Analyst at OpenTable from 2013 to 2017, where he further developed his expertise in HR systems and benefits management. His career began at Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco, where he served as a Human Resources Generalist from 2008 to 2013.
Educational Background in Psychology
Ryan J. Ward holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay, which he completed from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University, studying there from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in human resources and organizational development.