Ryan Mendoza

About Ryan Mendoza

As a Special Operations Veteran, I’ve spent my career honing critical skills in high-pressure environments—leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to mission success. These experiences have not only shaped who I am as a professional but also fueled my passion for securing digital landscapes and protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. Transitioning into the networking and cybersecurity field, I am excited to apply my unique background in defense operations to the ever-changing world of technology. Whether it’s protecting sensitive information or building resilient systems, I bring the same strategic mindset, attention to detail, and sense of urgency that I used to safeguard my unit\'s success on every mission. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a strong desire to keep people and systems safe, and that focus now extends to cybersecurity. I am committed to continuous learning and have already taken significant steps to acquire hands-on knowledge in networking, ethical hacking, and threat detection. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and am passionate about finding solutions to complex problems. As I continue to grow in this field, I’m eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and leverage my skills to drive security innovation, ensure operational integrity, and contribute to the success of the teams and organizations I work with. Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to build safer, stronger digital infrastructures.

Experience

1. Network Enterprise Center - Okinawa

   Defense Information Systems Agency

   Feb 2025 — Present · Okinawa, JP

Education

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts

  2010 — 2011

• Methodist University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2016

• National Defense University

  Master of Arts - MA