My career in Information Technology really started excelling when I started working for Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2007. Hillsborough County Public Schools gave me several opportunities for advancement. I worked as a hardware technician, a field support technician, and a systems analyst. I left Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2011 to where I am currently employed which is Hillsborough County Government. I currently work there as an IT security manager.

I received my AS in Computer Information Administration  from Hillsborough Community College. I then received my BAS from St. Petersburg College in Technology Management. I furthered my education where I received my MS from the University of Central Florida in Digital Forensics.I also hold the following certifications:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst + (CSA+)
(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
SANS/GIAC GCIH
SANS/GIAC GNFA
SANS/GIAC GCFA
SANS/GIAC GPEN
 http://www.giac.org/certified-professional/ryan-irving/134552
SANS Lethal Forensicator Coin Holder
http://digital-forensics.sans.org/community/lethal-forensicator
http://digital-forensics.sans.org/community/lethal-forensicator/coin-holders/i


On a personal side I am a big hockey fan. Go Bolts! I also try to actively research topics in digital forensics and network security.