Ryan Gifford

Ryan Gifford is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience, specializing in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and full-stack development. He has a proven track record of designing, building, and scaling innovative software solutions for enterprise clients and high-growth startups. highperformr

Currently a Managing Director and Global Leader for Data and AI at Slalom, Ryan is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to solve complex business problems and enhance user experiences. His leadership in data and AI is recognized by industry partners like Fivetran and dbt Labs. highperformr+3

He has a strong background in data architecture and business intelligence, having held roles as a Data Architect at School Innovations & Advocacy, Data Warehouse Developer at TEK Systems, Analytics Software Developer at Wirestone LLC, and BI Developer at Hewlett-Packard. His experience includes leading a cloud migration initiative that resulted in significant improvements in scalability and cost reduction, and developing a real-time analytics platform. highperformr

Ryan holds a patent for a novel data synchronization algorithm, demonstrating his innovative contributions to technology. He also shares his expertise as a speaker, having presented on microservices at the Tech Innovate Conference. highperformr