Ryan Darling

About Ryan Darling

I’m a Senior Manager of Airport Operations & Solution Integration at SITA, where I focus on making complex systems work smarter and smoother across the aviation tech landscape. My role is all about bridging strategy with execution—whether it’s refining delivery models, improving operational workflows, or helping teams navigate change with clarity and confidence. I lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers—spanning everything from network infrastructure to application delivery—supporting project execution across North and South America. Together, we tackle challenges that span modernization, scalability, and operational excellence—always with a focus on impact and reliability. I’m deeply involved in initiatives that push the envelope. From modernizing legacy platforms to exploring new ways to streamline operations, I’m always looking for opportunities to improve how we build, deploy, and support applications. I enjoy digging into the details, but I’m just as energized by big-picture thinking—especially when it comes to aligning technology strategy with business outcomes. My expertise spans application lifecycle management, strategic planning, project management, and cross-functional leadership. I’m passionate about creating environments where teams can thrive, and I believe that the best solutions come from collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Mentoring and building high-performance teams is something I take seriously—it’s incredibly rewarding to help others grow while driving meaningful results. Outside of the day-to-day, I get hands-on with intelligent automation, building solutions with modern front-end frameworks, and cloud-native platforms. Whether I’m building solutions with tools like.NET, python, Power Platform, LLMs, and Azure, or experimenting with new ways to simplify workflows and enhance user experiences, I’m always exploring how technology can unlock smarter, faster ways of working.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Airport Operations & Solution Integration

   SITA

   Apr 2022 — Present · Miamisburg, OH, US

Education

• Sinclair Community College

  CIS, Network Engineering

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• IT Infrastructure Management
• Network Design
• Microsoft Exchange
• Backup Solutions
• Troubleshooting
• Security
• Computer Hardware
• Networking
• Servers
• Help Desk Support
• Windows 7
• Technical Support
• Desktop Support Management
• Technology Integration
• Dfs
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• IT Solutions
• Wds
• Project Implementation
• Windows Xp Pro
• Windows Server 2003/2008/2008r2
• Aerohive
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Virtualization
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Dns
• Integration
• Ocs 2007
• Dell Poweredge Servers
• Windows Xp
• Tcp/Ip
• Exchange 2010/2007/2003