Ryan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009 with a B.A. in English. After graduation, he worked many jobs across several industries, most recently owning and operating a small landscaping business in the Triangle Area. He joined Technica in 2022. Ryan works as an Editorial Assistant where he helps manage the review process and publication of journal articles. When not working, he enjoys basketball (watching and playing in local leagues), as well as playing video games. He is also a self-described Godzilla enthusiast.