Ryan Zhang
Senior Engineering Manager @Mirantis
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Engineering Manager @Mirantis
San Francisco, CA, US
Promoted from Senior Software Engineer to Engineering Manager, and subsequently to Senior Engineering Manager, overseeing the expansion of a team of 4 to14 engineers. Mentored and managed geographically distributed teams, encouraging collaboration and delivering results.Drove efforts that resulted in a 10x increase in ARR to over $85M by enhancing product reliability and scalability.Transitioned a hackathon project into a production-grade enterprise software solution with a new architecture, integrating advanced Kubernetes orchestration capabilities. Maintained and enhanced the MKE legacy product, ensuring revenue growth and customer retention, while building next-generation solutions that enable seamless upgrades for existing customers and attract new ones.Developed and executed a product roadmap for MKE informed by market trends and customer insights. Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.Guided the team in adopting cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, driving operational efficiency and professional development across the organization. Established standardized development workflows and code review practices.Promoted the integration of AI-driven enhancements and cloud-native methodologies to future-proof the MKE product and support the evolving needs of enterprise customers.
EDUCATION
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
UCLA
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RYAN ZHANG
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Mirantis, I’ve led the evolution of the Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE), scaling the team from 4 to backend and frontend teams with 14 engineers and driving a 10x growth in ARR to over $85M.My work focuses on building distributed teams, developing strategic roadmaps, and delivering solutions that balance innovation with operational excellence. I’ve successfully maintained and grown legacy products while driving next-generation software that enables seamless customer upgrades and attracts new users.With expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, distributed systems, AI-driven enhancements, and cloud-native solutions, I’m passionate about shaping the future of enterprise software and exploring transformative technologies.
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