William Rydell

About William Rydell

I specialize in navigating the intersection of mission-critical operations and digital transformation. Since 2009, I have helped global organizations and the Department of Defense navigate complex business environments, ranging from deep-tier supply chain logistics to large-scale cloud adoption at Amazon Web Services (AWS).My approach is rooted in a \"dual-threat\" background: a technical foundation in Electrical Engineering combined with a mastery of Business Analytics and Lean Six Sigma. This allows me to bridge the gap between technical requirements management and the high-level strategic influence required to modernize defense infrastructure.At AWS, I have a proven track record of scaling mission-aligned cloud adoption. After growing the Army Intelligenceportfolio by over 650% in just three years, I now serve as the Deputy for the AWS Army business, helping to guide one of the largest enterprise portfolios within the Worldwide Public Sector. I focus on helping clients monitor organizational health through data-driven performance management and rigorous competitive analysis of IT investments.Beyond my role at AWS, I am dedicated to fostering the next generation of technical leaders and supporting regional health infrastructure. I currently serve on the the Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation Board and the Dean’s Leadership Council for the School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).Core Expertise:Cloud Strategy & AWS Adoption: Delivering scalable, secure, and mission-aligned cloud infrastructure for the DoD.Operational Excellence: Applying Lean methodologies to optimize logistics, technical operations, and configuration management.Strategic Leadership: Managing complex portfolios with a focus on organizational change management and performance analytics.

Experience

1. Board Member, Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation Board

   Inova Health

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. All five of Inova’s hospitals hold five-star rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. “Building upon its vast strengths, we are forging the next generation of Inova, grounded in an unwavering commitment to excellence for those we serve.” Dr J Stephen Jones, President and CEO

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Graduate Certificate, Business Analytics

  2011 — 2012

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Science (MS), Information Systems

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Program Management
• Engineering
• Tableau
• Dod
• Microsoft Office
• Visio
• Troubleshooting
• Information Assurance
• Active Directory
• Information Security
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Business Process Improvement
• Military
• Requirements Analysis
• Security
• Data Analytics
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Configuration Management
• Integration
• Requirements Management
• Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Defense
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• IT Strategy
• Computer Security
• Security Clearance
• Analysis
• System Requirements