Ryan Gillen
| Faculty Member |
Leahy Center
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|---|---|
| Pronouns | He/Him/His |
| Connect Online |
LinkedIn |
| Hometown | Robbinsville, New Jersey |
| Fun Fact About Me | Skilled with a yo-yo! |
| Contact | Miller Center at Lakeside |
Biography
As Manager of The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, Ryan helps oversee & optimize all research, projects, and grants at the center. Also an adjunct professor in CNCS, he teaches an advanced topics course & Enterprise Virtualization. Previously, as Project Manager for Cyber Range, Ryan led a student team dedicated to designing cyber attack simulations for The United States Secret Service. Prior to that, his experience as a Security Engineer involved delivering security services to Vermont organizations.
Student focused, Ryan is thoroughly passionate about maximizing the student experience, their professional growth, and helping LC graduates land great jobs.
Ryan’s current interests in the field are: The intersections of AI & Cybersecurity, Adversary Simulation, Red Team Operations, and automation.
Hobbies
Backcountry snowboarding, boating, and swimming
Favorite things to do in Vermont
Fav food: Kismayo Kitchen, Rt. 7 Liquor & Deli, Laliguras
Best spots in VT: Bolton Valley, Huntington River, Starr Farm Beach
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