Ryan Carnes

Ryan Carnes, MBA, currently serves as a Security Operations Engineer at Blend, leading cybersecurity incident response activities and engineering detection capabilities using SIEM and SOAR technologies. With extensive experience as a Cyberspace Operations Officer in the Georgia Air National Guard, Ryan has directed teams in supporting network and information operations and advised senior leadership on cyberspace mission effectiveness. Previous roles include Cyber Threat Analyst at Athena Tech Group, Inc., Field Security Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, and Senior Intelligence Operator at Mission Essential, demonstrating a solid background in intrusion analysis, vulnerability assessments, and intelligence operations. Ryan's educational credentials include an MBA from the University of South Carolina, a Bachelor's in Computer Science, and an Associate's in Intelligence Studies and Arabic Language.