Scottie Ryan
About Scottie Ryan
Scottie Ryan serves as the Head of Product at Pray.com, a position he has held since 2019. His professional background includes roles at CitizenNet, Lehman Brothers, IDEO, and Realtor.com, alongside academic credentials from the University of Virginia and Kellogg School of Management.
Work at Pray.com
Scottie Ryan has served as the Head of Product at Pray.com since 2019. In this role, he oversees product development and strategy for the platform, which focuses on providing resources for spiritual growth and community engagement. Prior to becoming Head of Product, he worked as the Product Owner for Web at Pray.com from 2017 to 2019. His experience at Pray.com reflects his commitment to enhancing user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Pray.com, Scottie Ryan held various product management roles. He worked as a Product Lead at CitizenNet from 2012 to 2013, where he focused on product development strategies. Additionally, he served as a Product Manager for Site Experience at Realtor.com from 2008 to 2010. His background in product management has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead product initiatives effectively.
Education and Expertise
Scottie Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering with a Business Minor from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Kellogg School of Management, focusing on Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Management & Organizations from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product management and business strategy.
Background in Finance and Design
Scottie Ryan began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Technology Group at Lehman Brothers from 2006 to 2008. He also gained experience as a Business Design Intern at IDEO in 2011. These positions contributed to his understanding of financial markets and design thinking, which are valuable in his current role in product management.
Early Education
Scottie Ryan completed his early education at Harpeth Hall School from 1998 to 2002. This foundational education set the stage for his later academic and professional achievements.