Ryan Burch — Director of Engineering
With over 23 years of experience in the IT industry, I am a seasoned and versatile leader with a proven track record of planning, executing, and delivering complex and innovative IT solutions that align with organizational goals. I am passionate about empowering teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring high standards of quality, security, and performance in all aspects of IT service delivery. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to leverage both established and emerging technologies to enhance corporate infrastructure, optimize operational costs, and drive digital transformation. I excel in cloud implementation, cybersecurity, IT operations, and infrastructure management, with a focus on ensuring scalability, resilience, and business continuity. Some of my key achievements include: • Cutting operating expenses by 20% within the first six months at Cogent Communications by migrating internal infrastructure to a cloud IaaS provider, significantly improving disaster recovery capabilities. • Managing a $100M budget for the expansion of two collocated data centers at Oracle, delivering the project on time and $10M under budget, while overseeing international teams and development labs. • Implementing comprehensive information security policies at the International Association of Better Business Bureaus (BBB), establishing an internal security council, and safeguarding systems against cyber threats. I am highly skilled in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, as well as in cybersecurity strategies, ERP system integration, and IT service management frameworks like ITIL. My certifications include Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), ITIL v3, and CompTIA Security+, among others. As a vCIO and IT executive, I am committed to transforming IT operations, developing innovative strategies, and fostering collaborative, high-performance teams. I thrive in environments where I can lead organizations through technological change and help them achieve their strategic goals. I am currently seeking new opportunities where I can apply my expertise to create value and drive impactful change. If you are interested in connecting or learning more, feel free to reach out to me at ryan.burch@gmail.com.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT executive specializing in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure management.
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Experience: 24 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- It Leadership
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Infrastructure
- It Operations
- Cloud Security
- It Governance
- Digital Transformation
- Cloud Automation
- Data Center Management
- It Strategy
- Service Desk Leadership
- It Management
- Service Desk Operations
Career Highlights
- Over 23 years of IT leadership experience.
- Successfully managed a $100M budget for data center expansion.
- Achieved 20% reduction in operating expenses through cloud migration.
Work Experience
TDB Communications, Inc.
Director of Information Technology (1 yr 4 mos)
Hypershift Technologies
Interim Chief Information Officer - Key Energy Services (2 mos)
Vice President, IT Infrastructure / vCIO (1 yr 11 mos)
Interim Director of Technology and Security - Cogent Communications (6 mos)
International Association of Better Business Bureaus
Director Information Technology Operations & Security (1 yr 8 mos)
DTC, Inc
Chief Information Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Oracle
Director, Development Lab Services (3 yrs 5 mos)
Meridian Home Mortgage Corporation
IT Director (5 yrs 10 mos)
New Age Computers
IT Manager (3 yrs 3 mos)
Dunbar
Telecommunications Engineer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Compass Systems Inc.
Junior Systems Administrator (2 yrs 1 mo)
RadioShack
Repair Technician (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS at University of Phoenix
