SEP’s Ryan Schade Named Finalist for Tech 25 Emerging Leader Award

Westfield, IN—SEP proudly announces that Ryan Schade has been named a TechPoint Tech 25 Emerging Leader Award finalist. This award shines a spotlight on Indiana’s most innovative and impactful tech leaders – those who are leading innovation, creating solutions, and driving their organizations forward in incredible ways.

Ryan began as a software engineer with a sharp focus on solving tough technical problems. Over the years, he’s transformed into a multifaceted leader who connects technology with business strategy and innovative solutions. Whether building medical devices, tackling complex development projects, or stepping into roles like team manager and mentor, Ryan thrives in the face of complexity.

“It’s been a blast to watch Ryan grow from an engineer to a team leader, to a manager of team leads, and now even dipping his toe into leading managers,” said Raman Ohri, President and CEO of SEP.

Ryan’s range, from hardcore engineer to business development leader, is pretty broad and pretty special.

“At SEP, people tend to stick around for a long time, so they get different experiences,” Ohri continued. “Ryan’s range, from being a really hardcore engineer working on clinical lab equipment and aircraft engine prediction modules to doing business development and organization development, is pretty broad and pretty special. Ryan lives for the chaos, the uncertainty, figuring things out, and solving problems.”

Ryan’s impact stretches beyond the walls of SEP. He mentors others, volunteers his time, and continuously champions strategies that deliver unparalleled results for our clients. His ability to lead with resilience and ingenuity has made him an anchor in SEP’s success—and we couldn’t be prouder of him for being recognized among Indiana’s most outstanding tech leaders.

The Mira Awards gala will be held at the Palladium on February 27, 2025. This event will celebrate Indiana’s most innovative tech companies and leaders.

SEP is proud to have Ryan recognized among other inspiring leaders as a finalist for the Tech 25 Emerging Leader Award:

• Chinwendu Ayogu of Purdue University (Lafayette)
• Rod Baradaran of rScan (South Bend)
• Nolan Bernard of High Alpha Innovation (Indianapolis)
• Ashley Blevins of High Alpha (Indianapolis)
• Alec Brewer of Ourbio (Indianapolis)
• Samantha Brown of Pierce Aerospace (Fishers)
• Amanda Carroll of High Alpha (Indianapolis)
• Kevin Celisca of Integrate School (Bloomington)
• Daven Combs of Zylo (Indianapolis)
• Sam Eschker of Data317 (Indianapolis)
• Carol Ganz of Six Feet Up (Fishers)
• Stephanie Gilbert of Givelify (Indianapolis)
• Liam Hood of Pierce Aerospace (Fishers)
• Katie Hughes of Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan (Indianapolis)
• Chad Hinen of Zylo (Indianapolis)
• Sarah Mangan of Zylo (Indianapolis)
• Amanda Manley of Vital Incite (Indianapolis)
• Jason Pohlman of OTAVA (Indianapolis)
• Cody Rivers of Reveal Risk (Carmel)
• Ryan Schade of SEP (Carmel)
• Shondria Seaton of Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis)
• Taylor Varichak of AeroCore Technologies (Lebanon)
• Brock Vaughters of Kainos Worksmart (Indianapolis)

About SEP

Established in 1988, SEP has evolved into one of Indiana’s largest software development companies with 170 employees. SEP’s client base spans from Fortune 100 to emerging scale-ups, reflecting its versatility and broad market appeal.

At SEP, custom software development goes beyond being a mere service; it is a collaborative partnership. Skilled full-stack developers and designers work in cross-functional teams to transform clients’ visionary ideas into tangible web, mobile, desktop, embedded systems, and cloud solutions. Specializing in areas like AI Enablement, innovation consulting, product design, and UX best practices, SEP leverages advanced technologies alongside reliable development practices to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. With all development centralized under one roof at SEP, clients enjoy a seamless, integrated experience.

About TechPoint and the Mira Awards

TechPoint, is the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s branded initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem. The industry-led team is focused on working with public, private and industry partners to expand tech talent pipeline, enhance resource connectivity for enterprise organizations and startups alike, and elevate the industry by activating the community and amplifying stories of success. For more details on the nominees and the event, please visit TechPoint’s announcement.