About Ryan
Background and Education
Ryan holds a degree in Information Technology from Rasmussen College. He joined SEP in 2016 and brought with him a strong background in designing and managing complex systems and leading teams in both information technology and product management.
A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2016, he continually looks for ways to improve service levels and ensure that SEP’s infrastructure meets the needs of its product teams.
Working at SEP
He joined the company in 2016 with a background in leading teams in information technology and product management.
In his current role, Ryan is responsible for improving and safeguarding SEP’s IT operations and infrastructure that enable product teams to make awesome software. This includes maintaining and enhancing digital work environments, corporate infrastructure, disaster recovery systems, and cloud integrations, all while providing a stable and secure IT environment.
In the Community
Ryan is an active member of the community.
Involvement includes:
- Helping Veterans and their Families (HVAF) of Indiana Ambassador
- FORUM Credit Union Advisory Council
Certifications
- Ryan is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
On a Personal Note
When Ryan and his wife, Candace, aren’t entertaining their four children, he enjoys spending his time focusing on fitness, especially cycling.
SEP News Posts
SEP Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships to Two Indiana Students
For the first time, the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship names dual recipients Westfield, Indiana – The SEP Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 recipients of the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship: José G., a computer science student at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Ani A., who is studying computer engineering at Purdue University. This marks […]
SEP Ranks #2 on Indianapolis’ 2026 Top Workplaces List
Westfield, IN – May 7, 2026 – SEP, a software product design and development firm based in Westfield, Indiana, has once again earned a spot among Central Indiana’s Top Workplaces, placing second in the Midsize Companies category. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback collected through an anonymous survey administered by Energage LLC. Survey […]
SEP Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026
SEP has been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce — marking the 17th time the Westfield-based software product design and development company has received the honor. SEP was selected in the medium company category, which includes organizations with between 75 and 249 U.S. employees. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, […]
SEP Appoints Jason LaJeunesse as Director of Data
Westfield, IN — SEP is pleased to announce the creation of a new leadership role, Director of Data, and the appointment of Jason LaJeunesse to the position. This role was created to support client needs as organizations modernize their data platforms, prepare for AI adoption, and build durable, long-term data foundations. “Data has gone from a step […]
Crispus Attucks Grad Named 2025 SEP Foundation Maker Scholar
The SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship selects IU Indianapolis-bound computer science student as the 2025 recipient Westfield, Indiana – The SEP Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 recipient of the SEP Foundation Maker Scholarship: Mutombo M., a recent graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. Mutombo will begin his freshman year this fall at IU Indianapolis, […]
SEP Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Promotions to Drive Future Growth
Westfield, IN, 06/30/2025 – SEP, a leader in software product development, announces key promotions as part of its long-term leadership strategy. As a 100% employee-owned company, SEP prioritizes succession planning and empowering leaders to ensure sustained success and alignment with its core values. Chris Atkinson, has been promoted to Chief Delivery Officer. With nearly 30 years […]