Ryan Barrios
Los Angeles
Summary
West Point Computer Science graduate and United States Army Captain with an active TS/SCI clearance and a record of driving organizational performance in high-stakes cross-functional environments. Served as the operational right hand to a Brigade Commander deployed across four countries, managing communications infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity for a complex joint force. Took a recruiting company from #4 to #1 with a 15% increase in mission success in six months by building and establishing systems, and developing leaders with a deliberate focus on autonomy. Brings strategic thinking, executive presence, and a bias towards execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Commander/Company Executive Officer
US Army
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and integrated multi-station systems that propelled team from 4th out of 5 to 1st, achieving a 15% increase in mission success.
- Made data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency, planned and executed large-scale events with a 10% increase of engagements from previous years
- Developed leaders with a focus on autonomy. Built systems and decision making frameworks so the team performs whether I am present or not. They are still ranked #1.
- Translated senior leadership's strategic guidance into detailed, executable plans, bridging communication between unit and higher headquarters.
Principal Advisor
US Army
Iraq
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Served as the principal advisor to a Brigade Commander on all communications, automation, and cybersecurity matters across a multi-domain organization.
- Led the first implementation of Starshield communications infrastructure across eight forward operating bases with zero time, coordinating logistics, engineering, and operations with no existing playbook.
- Managed cross-functional coordination of brigade-level communications across Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait while sustaining operational continuity for a command spanning four countries under combat conditions.
Platoon Leader
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed three brand-new teams with no prior experience in three months, finished ranked #1, #2, and #3 out of 14 competing teams out of 14.
- As second-in-command, owned daily operations, logistics, personnel management, and cross-echelon liaison duties while maintaining the highest rate of uninterrupted service time in the Brigade.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
United States Military Academy
West Point05-2021
Skills
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Self Starter and Problem Solver
Data-Driven Decision Making
Process Improvement
Technology Integration
Technical Support
Network Communications
Fluent in English & Spanish
TS/SCI Security Clearance
Classified Operations
Timeline
Company Commander/Company Executive Officer
US Army
05.2024 - Current
Principal Advisor
US Army
12.2023 - 04.2024
Platoon Leader
US Army
04.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
United States Military Academy