Ryan McDaniel - Director of Operations with leadership experience in systems management, cybersecurity, and organizational strategy within an accounting and advisory firm.

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Ryan McDaniel

Director of Operations

Raised in a military family, I learned early that discipline, service, and integrity weren’t just values—they were a way of life. After earning my degree from Cal State San Marcos and commissioning into the U.S. Marine Corps, I led communications and cyber operations teams across Asia and Northern California. These experiences shaped my approach to leadership: calm under pressure, mission-focused, and built on trust.

As I transitioned from active duty, I earned my MBA from Purdue University and later joined Amazon’s Cybersecurity team, where I helped strengthen global operations and streamline complex systems. Now at 17 Mile Drive, I bring that same blend of strategic clarity and people-first leadership to our operations—supporting a team that puts care and connection at the center of everything we do.

Today, I live in the East Bay with my wife, Danielle, our young son, and two dogs. Whether at work or at home, I’m always thinking long-term—about how we build systems that last and relationships that truly matter.

Education

  • Master of Business Administration – Purdue University
  • Bachelors of Arts, Communications – California State University, San Marcos

Credentials

  • GIAC GSEC – Security Essentials
  • GIAC GCIH – Certified Security Incident Handler
  • GIAC GFACT – Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies
  • GIAC GSLC – Security Leadership
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • CompTIA – Project +