Ryan Cahalane

Ryan Cahalane is a seasoned software and services executive known for leading growth and transformation in technology-oriented businesses. His background includes extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies, consultancies, and startups. He is widely known for his sustainable results, customer and team satisfaction, and pioneering innovation. Ryan's career reveals that he is a growth-focused P&L leader with a track record of sustained, above-market performance. He is a passionate customer evangelist dedicated to successful, long-term partnering. A devoted mentor and team champion recognized for developing future leaders. Creative problem solver adept at leading technology-driven business transformations. A visionary in the viable application of modern and disruptive technologies to industry.

Ryan studied electrical engineering at Purdue University and his master's in engineering management at Case Western Reserve University. He was also a student at Copley High School. Ryan has held several positions in various organizations, including President - FZ Industrial Tech at Feyen Zylstra, Co-Founder and Partner at Smart Transformations LLC, Founder and Strategic Adviser at Bennit A.I., and Vice President, Digital Growth at Colfax Fluid Handling.

Ryan has also served as Director of Innovation at OSIsoft, Global Business Director, Software at Rockwell Automation, Director of Software Platforms at Rockwell Automation, Product General Manager - Data Management at General Electric, Global Professional Services - Strategy Leader at General Electric, Director of Services at Activplant Corporation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Business Co-lead/Sr Program Manager at Brock Solutions, Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting, and Electrical Engineer at Goodyear.

Ryan has a vast wealth of experience and skills to succeed in leadership roles. He is highly skilled in technical leadership, process optimization, strategic planning, project management, cross-functional team leadership, business development, and more. Overall, Ryan is a highly accomplished individual who is highly regarded in the industry for his impressive achievements and leadership abilities.