Ryan Clarke

About Ryan Clarke

With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, I specialize in driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence within SaaS and investment firms. My career is defined by harmonizing IT systems across acquisitions, aligning technology with business objectives, and building high-performing teams, with expertise in cloud migration, compliance (SOC2, GDPR, PCI, HIPAA), infrastructure scaling, data analytics, and AI integration.Currently, I serve as Vice President of Technology at Reef Capital Partners, a dynamic investment firm specializing in unique, value-add opportunities across investments (private equity, private credit, hybrid strategies), real estate, and lifestyle. I lead the strategic vision and execution of technology and IT initiatives, driving innovation to support rapid expansion, particularly in hospitality. My focus is on unifying and scaling our technology ecosystem to streamline operations across multiple locations nationwide, overseeing an IT and development team that designs and builds critical systems like our investor relations platform and CRM. I guide the Dev team in adopting agile methodologies, integrating AI-driven features, and accelerating product development cycles, ensuring scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions. By standardizing processes, strengthening cybersecurity, and implementing robust infrastructure, we ensure alignment with Reef’s ambitious growth objectives, positioning it as a leader in real estate investment.A cornerstone of my leadership has been guiding IT, Dev, and DevOps teams to deliver measurable results. I’ve built and scaled Dev teams from the ground up, mentoring engineers and managers to lead product development, implement CI/CD pipelines, and integrate AI to enhance predictive analytics and customer engagement (driving a 40% increase at prior roles). My leadership has enabled multimillion-dollar cloud migrations, compliance with standards like SOC2 and GDPR, and significant revenue growth, while enhancing system reliability (99.99% uptime) and reducing costs by up to 15%. My global experience includes establishing IT and Dev operations in Germany, showcasing adaptability in international markets.I’m passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and am excited to continue driving transformation at Reef Capital Partners, empowering teams, enhancing investor experiences, and delivering long-term success.

Experience

1. VP of Technology

   Reef

   Nov 2024 — Present · Lehi, UT, US

   I am proud to serve as the Vice President of Technology at Reef Capital Partners, a dynamic investment firm specializing in unique, value-add opportunities across three main arms: investments (private equity, private credit, and hybrid strategies), real estate, and lifestyle. In this role, I lead the strategic vision and execution of our technology and IT initiatives, driving innovation to support the firm’s rapid expansion, particularly in the hospitality sector.My primary focus is on unifying and scaling our technology ecosystem to streamline operations across multiple hospitality locations nationwide. I oversee an internal IT and development team responsible for designing and maintaining cutting-edge systems, including a robust investor relations platform and CRM, which enhance operational efficiency, investor engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration. By standardizing processes, strengthening cybersecurity, and implementing scalable infrastructure, my team ensures that our technology aligns seamlessly with Reef Capital Partners’ ambitious growth objectives. With a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, I am committed to fostering innovation, optimizing system performance, and delivering solutions that position Reef as a leader in the real estate investment space. As we continue to expand our portfolio and operations, I am excited to drive initiatives that empower our teams, enhance investor experiences, and support the firm’s long-term success.

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Information Systems Management

  2002 — 2008

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Wan
• Iis
• Virtualization
• Routers
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Vpn
• Business Planning
• Data Center
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Windows
• Servers
• Switches
• System Administration
• Vmware
• Cpanel
• Computer Hardware
• Ubuntu
• Dhcp
• Terminal Server
• Dns
• Small Business
• Ssl Vpn
• Program Management
• Operating Systems
• Firewalls
• Plesk
• Disaster Recovery
• Group Policy
• Ipsec
• Technical Support
• Tcp/Ip
• Wins
• Backup Exec
• Nas