Ryan Smithright
About Ryan Smithright
Ryan Smithright is a Business and QA Analyst and Scrum Master currently employed at Vana Solutions since 2018. He has held various roles in project management, data science, and business analysis across several companies, including Humana, Gain Street, and Accenture.
Current Role at Vana Solutions
Ryan Smithright currently serves as a Business and QA Analyst and Scrum Master at Vana Solutions. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and facilitating agile project management methodologies, ensuring that project goals are met efficiently.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Ryan has a background in project management, having worked as an IT Project Manager at Humana for a brief period in 2009. He managed projects in Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on delivering IT solutions. Additionally, he served as a Business Analyst at Boyd Gaming in 2008, where he contributed to business operations in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Leadership Experience at Gain Street
From 2014 to 2016, Ryan co-founded and held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Gain Street. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction and operational framework, leading initiatives that aimed to enhance business performance.
Data Science Role at MGM Capital Investments
Ryan worked as a Data Scientist at MGM Capital Investments, LLC from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he applied data analysis techniques to support investment decisions and business strategies, contributing to the company's data-driven approach.
Educational Background
Ryan completed his high school education at Zionsville High School from 2001 to 2005. He then pursued higher education at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2005 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business analysis and project management.