Matthew Ryder
Strategic Customer Engagement and Account Management
- Role
- Sr Key Account Manager at nLIGHT, Inc.
- Location
- Bend, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Ryder
Strategic leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful results across advanced technology sectors, including biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, and now high-power laser solutions. Passionate about bridging complex science and engineering with real-world applications that transform industries—from healthcare to aerospace and defense—and enable next-generation manufacturing capabilities.I excel in key account management, strategy development, and cross-functional leadership, partnering with global customers and internal teams to align technical roadmaps with market needs. My experience spans building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and executing initiatives that achieve measurable business outcomes.With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University, I bring deep technical expertise in material science, semiconductors, and precision technologies, complemented by strong business acumen. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, leveraging my skills to advance cutting-edge solutions in rapidly evolving markets.Outside of work, I’m an avid BBQ enthusiast who enjoys connecting with people through shared passions. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to make a difference!
Experience
Sr Key Account Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · Camas, WA, US
Driving strategic growth and customer success in the high-power laser technology market by leading key accounts and aligning technical solutions with evolving industry needs.Key Responsibilities:• Lead strategic accounts by managing relationships, driving revenue targets, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction across global markets.• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and executive teams to define technical needs, qualify opportunities, and execute complex solutions.• Deliver executive-level business reviews and manage forecasting, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies to support long-term partnerships and market leadership.
Education
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - BS (Honors)
Oregon State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Oregon State University
Masters of Science
Skills
- Community Relations
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Microfabrication
- Mathematical Modeling
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Bioengineering
- Spr
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
- Nanoparticles
- Chemical Engineering
- Comsol
- Owls
- Biomaterials
- Interfaces
- Solidworks
- Xps
- Chromatography
- Laboratory
- Colloids
- Surface Analysis
- Elisa
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Experimental Analysis
- Laboratory Skills
- Qcm-D
- Afm
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Matlab
- Medical Devices
- Ftir
- Applied Ethics
- Communication Training
- Experimental Design
- Cell Culture
- Uv/Vis
- Microfluidics
- Characterization
- Research
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