Ryan Grandberry
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Cybersecurity graduate student and Air Force Veteran with over 8 years of results-driven experience in system administration, technical reporting, data analytics. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve objectives while effectively managing time and resources in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Supported by specialized certifications, advanced training, bachelor's degree, and ongoing master’s degree program in cybersecurity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cyber Defense Analyst
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2021 - Current
- Delivers comprehensive all-source intelligence to cyber operations teams, conducting research to cyber threat environment, analyzing cyber activity, and assessing risk to current operations
- Executed data analysis for 10 Joint commands, mobilizing critical systems and providing vital cyber intelligence during global crises
- Pioneered creation of new Defensive Cyber Operations training standard operating procedures, qualifying 18 personnel, and expanding on-the-job requirements.
Training Specialist
Leidos
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily management of eLearning platform administrative functions, including system configuration, storage database, and learning management system
- Innovatively developed three simulated operational scenarios for aircrew members
- These simulations mirror real-world situations, allowing operators to train in cryptologic skillsets for collection and processing, ultimately facilitating deployment of over 200 Airmen
- Conducted end-to-end analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation for eight United States Air Force Mission Qualification Training programs
- This includes identification of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), development of learning objectives, creation of lesson plans, how-to guides, practical exercises, training aides, and other courseware.
Senior Language Analyst
United States Air Force
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Functioned as Access Sponsor and Oversight Officer for government systems and databases, ensuring team data usage and profiles were in compliance with applicable federal regulations
- Executed monthly compliance status reports
- Air Force Certified Instructor and Standards and Evaluation Officer, providing over 400 hours of instruction, facilitating 37 evaluations, and overseeing 27 mission qualifications
- Contributions enabled 64 deployment lines
- Managed comprehensive training program, identifying training deficiencies and trends
- Adjusted training timelines, revised materials, and developed corrective action plans for Mission Qualification Training
- Established and led analysis and reporting program with team of 13 members
- Coordinated with national intelligence organizations to produce 5 serialized intelligence reports and 85 mission technical data reports.
- Enhanced language proficiency by developing and implementing tailored curriculum for students.
Language Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Led joint trials section in collaboration with National Ground Intelligence Center, contributing to the exploitation of next-generation technology on 7 devices
- Transferred 16TB of data, resulting in cost savings of $3.8M for Department of Defense
- Operated, evaluated, and managed airborne signal intelligence information systems onboard RC-135V
- Provided near real-time threat warnings to air and ground forces, and delivered time-sensitive data to national Intelligence Community customers
- Spearheaded development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for analysis team
- Pioneered research and collaborative reporting, fostering squadron interoperability within Intelligence Community.
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NEAssociate of Science in Intelligence Studies and Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Bellevue, NEAssociate of Arts in Korean -
Defense Language Institute
Presidio of Monterey, CASkills
- Data Security
- Security Architecture
- Intelligence Reporting & Technical Writing
- System Administration
- Communication (Verbal & Written) / Collaboration
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Audit Support
- Technical Instruction
- Project Monitoring / Reporting
- Instructional Systems Design
- Troubleshooting
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Executive Level Presentations
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
CompTIA Security+ CE
Timeline
Training Specialist
Leidos
03.2022 - 09.2023
Cyber Defense Analyst
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2021 - Current
Senior Language Analyst
United States Air Force
12.2018 - 06.2021
Language Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 12.2018
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity -
Bellevue University
Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies and Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts in Korean -
Defense Language Institute
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