Speaker Bio
Kevin Ryan is a seasoned manager, project leader, agile practitioner, and business analyst with over 25 years’ experience implementing successful information technology and digital transformation solutions. He is a strong leader who works well with cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds and is adept at consensus building and problem solving. Since its inception in 2018, Kevin has led the implementation of the Central Monitoring System (CMS) at Southwest Airlines. CMS is built on PTC’s ThingWorx IoT platform and allows Southwest to monitor operational compliance, equipment health, and predictive analytics through a single pane of glass view. Kevin has a well-rounded IT background focused on software design and development, agile methodologies, and business analysis, which provides a unique project management and delivery perspective. His current and past clients include the USMC, USN, DSCA, and DHS as well as commercial clients such as Proctor & Gamble and Luxottica Retail. Kevin possesses both PMP and Scrum Master certifications and has a BS in Mechanical Engineering.