
Ryan is an established business leader who brings a deep understanding of the relationship between effective product design and business strategy. He loves the product engineering process and is fascinated by learning from the hundreds of companies he has helped in his career. Before starting IDP he was VP, North America Sales for Blue Ridge Numerics where he spent 8 years growing the CFdesign software and services business. He started his career while attending West Virginia State University and working full time as a mechanical designer. He spent 6 years driving and implementing CAE tools. His drive to have a wider impact in business took him into CAE consulting for 3 years where he designed and implemented enterprise CAE systems around the globe. Throughout his career Ryan has established a track record of providing value to his clients and maintaining an intense customer focus.