Ryan is a Director in the Smart Manufacturing Advisory group within ISG’s Americas Consulting. He leads initiatives in Industry 4.0/5.0, Generative AI, and digital transformation, with a focus on Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, and Healthcare, emphasizing sourcing and digital engineering strategies.

Recognized as an industry thought leader in Smart Manufacturing and Generative AI, he is certified as an ISG Digital & AI Fellow, a winner of the 2024 Chairman’s Award, Wichita Business Journal’s Innovation Award, and Arab America’s 40 Under 40, and he consistently ranks among Thinkers360’s Top 10 and Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Manufacturing, AI, IT Operations, and IoT. He also conducts emerging tech research and speaks publicly on topics such as digital threads, dark factories, and the evolving role of AI in Industry 5.0.

Outside of ISG, Ryan founded Aabey LLC, a Wichita-based IoT/AI Hydroponics startup aimed at addressing global food insecurity, and serves on the board of directors for Young Men of Distinction, a Florida nonprofit dedicated to helping young men pursue higher education and develop positive lifestyles and careers.

Ryan also hosts the podcast “Tales of Dark Factories: Industry 5.0,” which explores the role of AI in smart manufacturing and advocates for preserving human creativity in autonomous systems.

His special strength is defining technology solutions to real-world business challenges, while also dedicating time to volunteering and community leadership.