Hello, I'm

Ryan Gyure, PMP

Building Teams & Simplifying Technology | 15+ Years Challenging Status Quos in Tech

"Technology should work for you, not against you."

About

Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Unio Digital, focused on transforming complex IT problems into simple, stress-free solutions that allow those who dream big to do big. With a background in engineering management and over 15 years of experience founding and scaling technology companies, leading defense programs at Raytheon, and delivering practical IT solutions, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and business acumen to every challenge.

Location Tucson, Arizona
Company Unio Digital

Experience

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Jul 2023 - Present

Unio Digital

Steering strategic direction and operational excellence for managed IT, Cyber Security, and Structured Cabling services. Overseeing a team of 14, expanding service offerings, and cultivating a culture of leadership and innovation.

Operations Manager

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

Unio Digital

Managed comprehensive IT services, cloud solutions, hosted email/voice/security, and low voltage cabling for a full-service technology provider.

Test Equipment Program Manager

Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Program Manager responsible for $17M execution of fielded test equipment. Cross-Product Team Lead for $30M execution across five concurrent engineering development contracts. Led cross-functional teams in growth and management of resources, budgets, and schedule.

Systems Test Equipment IPT Lead

Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

IPT lead responsible for $40M execution of development and production test equipment for a mission-critical U.S. Navy program supporting multiple engineering development contracts.

Test Equipment Lead / Program Planning

Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Dual role as cost account manager for a $16M IPT and Proposal Manager for a $32M fielded test equipment proposal to the U.S. Navy. Managed full life-cycle software development and customer acceptance testing.

System Engineer

Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Test equipment systems engineering and deputy software IPT lead for a franchise surface attack program. Responsible for engineering lab development, design verification, and risk reduction testing.

Co-Founder | Unio Digital

Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

FXH

Co-founded Unio Digital. Agile Project Manager and Lead Software Developer using PHP, Zend Framework, C# (WPF), Python, MySQL, and cloud solutions including AWS and Azure.

Founder & CEO

Nov 2004 - Jul 2016

FXH

Founded and led an IT company offering comprehensive website and software solutions. Managed 10+ servers across multiple data centers. Lead developer using PHP, Zend Framework, C#, and MySQL.

Ambassador

Jun 2014 - Mar 2017

Arizona Technology Council

Supported new and prospective members in southern Arizona, helping integrate them into Council activities.

Ambassador

Mar 2014 - May 2015

Tech Launch Arizona

Student-launched commercialization program at the University of Arizona amplifying marketing of student inventor, startup, and tech growth programs.

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Feb 2011 - Dec 2014

Cannonball Projects, Inc

Lead backend developer and team lead for eight remote developers across iOS, Android, Web, and Backend. Managed product backlog and sprints using Jira and Confluence.

Web Developer - College of Engineering

Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

University of Arizona

Developed a full-scale ticket support system used by multiple departments. Built applications using PHP, MySQL, XML, and AJAX.

Skills

Development

PHP / Zend Framework 5/5
HTML / CSS / Bootstrap 4/5
JavaScript / jQuery 4/5
Go 3/5
C# (WPF) / Python 3/5
MySQL 4/5
RESTful APIs 4/5
WordPress 4/5
Jira / Confluence 4/5
UML / SysML 3/5

Infrastructure

AWS / Azure 4/5
Cisco / HP / Dell Networking 4/5
Managed IT / VoIP 4/5
Cyber Security 4/5
Structured Cabling 4/5
Apache / cPanel / WHM 3/5
MS Exchange / Active Directory 3/5

Business

Program Management (PMP) 5/5
Earned Value Management (EVMS) 4/5
Agile / Scrum 4/5
Startups & Entrepreneurship 5/5
Budgets & Financial Records 4/5

Projects

Cannonball Plans

iOS application for social media and event planning, built with PHP, Zend Framework, Doctrine ORM, and MySQL

GNU Mailman Plugin

WordPress plugin for GNU Mailman integration

View Project →

Education & Credentials

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Management

University of Arizona

2008 - 2014

Minor: Systems Engineering

Supplemental Classes

Pima Community College

2010 - Present

Certifications & Awards

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ITIL Foundation Level - PeopleCert (2022)
  • Cisco 700-755: Small Business Technical Overview (2022)
  • Empact Showcase Finalist - 2012, 2013

Board & Community

  • Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo Sub-Committee (2014-2016)
  • Arizona Technology Council Ambassador (2014-2017)
  • Tucson Manufacturing Group Board (2014-2015)
  • Bear Down Downtown Committee (2014)
  • Twelve Hundred River HOA - Board Member/VP/President (2019-Present)
  • 10th Street Condos HOA - Board & Treasurer (2011)

Get in Touch

Interested in working together or have a question? Feel free to reach out.