Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Ryan Schlig is an accomplished IT infrastructure and support leader with over 15 years of experience in the retail furniture industry. As the Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Support at Living Spaces Furniture, he oversees the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the company's mission-critical technology systems and infrastructure.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role as Vice President, IT Infrastructure and Support at Living Spaces Furniture, Ryan is responsible for leading a team of IT professionals to ensure the seamless operation and continuous improvement of the company's technology environment. He is instrumental in driving the development and execution of technology roadmaps that support the company's business objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the customer experience.
Ryan's key achievements in his current role include:
- Spearheading the implementation of a robust cloud-based infrastructure, resulting in increased system stability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities
- Overseeing the successful migration of critical enterprise applications to modern cloud platforms, improving application performance and user experience
- Establishing comprehensive information security protocols and systems to safeguard the company's sensitive data and assets
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Ryan has held several progressive leadership positions within the IT department at Living Spaces Furniture. He has served as the Director of Business, Integrations, and Infrastructure, Manager of Business and Data Integrations, and Data Architect and Senior MSSQL Database Administrator, among other roles. Throughout his career, Ryan has demonstrated a strong ability to drive digital transformation, optimize infrastructure, and leverage data-driven insights to support the company's strategic goals.
Academic Background
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- IT infrastructure and systems management
- Cloud computing and migration strategies
- Data architecture and database administration
- Business process automation and integration
- Information security and risk management
- Strategic technology planning and implementation
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
Professional Impact
Ryan's technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic leadership have been instrumental in enabling Living Spaces Furniture to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving retail landscape. His contributions have directly resulted in improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and increased data-driven decision-making capabilities across the organization.
Conclusion
With his proven track record of driving successful IT initiatives, Ryan is poised to continue making a significant impact as the Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Support at Living Spaces Furniture. His unwavering commitment to innovation, coupled with his deep understanding of the company's business needs, positions him as a valuable asset in guiding the organization's technology strategy and supporting its long-term growth and success.
