Information systems, development, and cybersecurity professional with years of experience in platform engineering for a variety of use cases and compliance needs. Created multiple software teams for Kubernetes systems management, software development, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in Kubernetes, Java, C#, computer networking, and NIST 800-37. Cleared at a Secret level and a Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP).
Experience
Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division
Location: Philadelphia, PA
2020 - Present: Chief Product Owner, DevSecOps Systems
Developed, managed, and executed DevSecOps engineering efforts and systems across NSWC Philadelphia Division
Led cross-Navy, academic, and industry partnership to develop DevOps solutions for industrial control systems
Established a center of excellence for DevSecOps and cloud engineering in an organization without previous experience in cloud-native technology
Regularly collaborated with senior managers and leadership to develop a comprehensive, long-term strategy for software development and enhanced NIST 800-37 compliance
Developed deployment system for baremetal Kubernetes on disconnected production networks
Onboarded software applications to Tekton CI pipelines with security testing and supply chain analysis
Regularly briefed senior leadership on enterprise-wide technical status
Built C# and Python container applications to enable continuous delivery for legacy systems
2017-2020: Software Lead, DDG 1000 Machinery Control Systems
Lead for Java and C++ autonomous software group
Created standalone, disconnected test environments using Ansible, Jenkins, Red Hat Satellite, Active Directory
Configuration manager for Java, C++, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software
Participated in cyber tabletop events as a subject matter expert
Supported site visits and installations for DDG 1000 class surface combatants
Created technical documentation for end users
Life Cycle Engineering
Location: Philadelphia, PA
2015 - 2017: Software Engineer
Developed release processes for software applications and industrial control systems
Maintained Windows and CentOS software development labs
Supported on-site software and machinery integration tests
Configured Cisco iOS network switches
Education and Certifications
2010-2015: BSc, Mechanical Engineering
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
2019: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
ISC²
Skills
Linux systems (Red Hat, Debian) and scripting (bash, Powershell, AWK)
Programming (Java, C#, C++, Python)
Continuous Integration (Tekton, Gitlab, Jenkins)
Cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Azure)
Configuration systems (Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Red Hat Satellite)
Networking (Cisco iOS, NX-OS)
Windows system administration (Active Directory, File Services, WSUS, etc.)
Ryan, M., & Evans, M. (2024, May 1-2). “Updating Navy Hull, Mechanical, & Electrical (HM&E) Control Systems utilizing container applications” [Conference presentation]. Advanced Machinery Technology Symposium 2024, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Ryan, M. (2023, September 6-8). “Implementing Navy DevSecOps Methodologies for Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Systems” [Conference presentation]. Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2023, San Diego, CA, United States.
Ryan, M. (2023, June 27-28).”Transformation to DevOps and DevSecOps in Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Systems”. MITRE Digital Engineering and Test & Evaluation (T&E) Connect the Dots Workshop, Alexandria, VA, United States.
Buckley, J., Long, K., and Ryan, M. (2021, October 17-19). “The Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS): An Innovative Situational Awareness and Damage Control (DC) System for Improved Warfighting Effectiveness and Reduced Risk in Navy Surface Ships” [Conference presentation]. Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2021, San Diego, CA, United States.
Ryan, M., Still, T., Yodh, A., & Aptowicz, K. (2014, March). “Hydrodynamic damping of collective motion in a quasi-two-dimensional dense colloidal particle suspension” [Conference presentation]. APS March Meeting 2014, San Antonio, TX, United States.
Ryan, M., Still, T., Waite, M., Yodh, A., & Aptowicz, K. (2015). “Hydrodynamic damping of dense colloidal packings under confinement”. Bulletin of the American Physical Society, 60.