“Ryan does a great job working through ambiguous situations when it comes to IT related problems. He is always willing to lend a hand to help out and deep dive bigger problems.”
- Anonymous

“I've been a personal friend of Ryan and his family since high school and college days. I have the highest respect for his character and integrity. “
- Renee B.

“Ryan was able to dive into the organization and learn quickly. In troubleshooting issues was relentless in finding the root cause. Very attention to detail oriented.”
- Former Manager

“Ryan will surprise you with willingness to learn. He seeks diverse perspectives to have an holistic view and no task is beneath him. He is a great partner to work with.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan is able to stay focused on multiple sites performing the same work, keeping up with each sites progress and keeping them both on track. Ryan also has a high degree of attention to details and is not afraid to dive deep when required.”
- Anonymous

“I have known Ryan for many years and found him to be extremely knowledgeable in his field as well as a dedicated husband, father, and community member. I have seen him grow in his current role and am excited to see him take further steps. He is a hard worker and loyal employee.”
- Peter S.

“While working with Ryan on the first version of the onsite wireless audit he took the lead and dove into the details of what would be required to address wireless issues at [redacted] sites. The detail and clarity of the instructions were very high.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan is able to deep dive at all levels to drive root-cause analysis to uncover barriers which can not be seen through the eye test. He also earns the trust in his geography through his calm and collective demeanor. He handles stress and pressure very well.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan brings a lot of strengths to our work at [redacted]. What stands out for me is: Ryan has a great ability to see the bigger picture. Utilizing this along with his ability to disagree and commit leads him to be someone you can count on to challenge ideas that don’t make sense to him. Ryan is also a major contributor to hiring, exemplifying Hire and Develop the Best.”
- Former Manager

“Ryan is quick to respond when asked for help, and does a great job explaining they why behind any moves being made at the building. Ryan is really good at making difficult processes more easily digestible. He makes others that he collaborates with feel comfortable about explaining their issues and always approaches solutions to barriers with the end user in mind.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan works relentlessly when an issue is discovered in a process he controls. His super power is his ability to dive into a problem to develop simple, actionable solutions with mechanisms to insure the problem is solved going forward.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan prioritizes items that have lasting impact and affect customers directly. He always raises concerns when procedures can affect customers and team members. During our pilot process. He clarified which steps are best scheduled during maintenance window and why. He asked questions about IP Addressing most would take for granted. He forms connections by clearing confusions and establishes responsibilities.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan is a valued teammate in the [redacted] node providing an abundance of IT experience and expertise to the [redacted] organization. Ryan is inquisitive, always willing to assist, and displays unique learn & be curious characteristics. He is always unselfish with his time in sharing knowledge to Engineers, Technicians, and customers alike. Ryan is not afraid to challenge the status quo by asking questions and taking actions in the pursuit of customer obsession.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan has a unique ability to think big. When working together on our automation project, he brought perspectives that would help eliminate the abstract nature of our project in a way that was easily accessible. Examples of this are the naming scheme we used for our network namespaces. Also, the diagram Ryan helped create for our project was absolutely excellent! Ryan also brought some unique perspectives to our project. There were a few times where we were truly "stuck" on implementing our code in ansible. Working together with Ryan helped illuminate a different perspective on the problems we faced, which was instrumental to our success. Finally, we worked very well as a team. We both worked in parallel and contributed separate portions to the codebase for our project which I believe was crucial for our success.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan possesses a keen desire to learn, evident in his pursuit of challenges like the [redacted] program alongside full-time university commitments. His ability to tackle enormous challenges reflects resilience and determination. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in team cohesion, skillfully holding them together, while also infusing humor, creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- Anonymous

“Ryan prioritizes initiatives that have lasting impact and affect customer directly. He proactively raises concerns when procedures can affect the system. He thinks holistically and dive deep into technical details. He forms connections by communicating and act on the best interest of stakeholders.

He had completed many large-scale projects with minimal interruption by methodically reviewing the procedures and swiftly addressing issues within customer expectation.

One notable achievement is Ryan's leadership in migrating multiple sites to SD-WAN, where he demonstrated exceptional skill in mitigating unforeseen challenges and communicating effectively with customers throughout the process. He adeptly navigated complexities and uncertainties, ensuring seamless transitions for customers by proactively addressing concerns and providing clear explanations on the how and why behind each decision.

Ryan's technical expertise is matched by his exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing him to build rapport with customers and colleagues while guiding them through technical intricacies. His ability to foresee potential issues and communicate solutions in a manner accessible to customers underscores his commitment to delivering outstanding service and satisfaction.”
- Mingyang X.