Dr. Ryan serves as Chief Information and Security Officer (CIO/CISO) at Slavic401k, a leading retirement financial services provider for professional employer organizations (PEO) and multiple employer plans (MEP). Dr. Ryan and his teams transform and maintain Cybersecurity, Privacy and IT Infrastructure. A seasoned technology and security expert with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and software engineering in various sectors, Dr. Ryan has successfully prevented data breaches and delivered business-enabling solutions, making him an invaluable asset. Known for building robust information security programs and leading cross-functional teams, he ensures compliance while enhancing business productivity and resilience. Dr. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S) and a Doctor of Computer Engineering (D.C.E) from San Francisco Bay University. Dr. Ryan also maintains 8 professional certifications in security and privacy areas including CCISO, CIPM, and CISSP from ISC2, IAPP, ISACA and EC-Council