Ryan Burch

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About Ryan Burch

With over 22 years of experience in the IT field, I am a seasoned and versatile leader who can plan, execute, and deliver complex and innovative IT solutions that align with the strategic goals and vision of the organization. I have a passion for empowering and developing teams, streamlining and optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, security, and performance. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to leverage established and emerging technologies to enhance corporate infrastructures, reduce operational costs, improve customer satisfaction, and drive organizational transformation and growth. Some of my key achievements include: Slashing overall yearly operating expenses by 20% within initial six months at Cogent Communications by migrating all internal infrastructure to IaaS provider with DR. Managing $100M budget for expansion of two collocated datacenters at Oracle, completing the project on time and $10M under budget, while overseeing an international team and development labs. Formulating and implementing information security policies and measures at International Association of Better Business Bureaus, establishing an internal security council, and safeguarding against external malicious actors. I am skilled in cloud implementation, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, IT operations, IT service management, and technical support, and hold multiple certifications, including MCP, OCP, and OCA. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new challenges, and collaborate with diverse and talented professionals. I am currently looking for new opportunities where I can apply my expertise and experience to create value and impact. If you are interested in connecting with me, please feel free to reach out to me at ryan.burch@gmail.com.