Hello! My name is Ryan Desmond.
I am an information technology professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting complex systems, solving technical problems, and helping organizations improve the way they use technology.
Since April 2013, I have served as a Senior IT Systems Analyst with the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. My work has given me extensive experience in legal technology, systems administration, Microsoft 365, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity, technical support, documentation, vendor coordination, and project leadership.
Throughout my career, I have supported critical systems, worked through complex technical challenges, assisted users at every level, and helped maintain reliable technology environments. I take pride in being dependable, resourceful, taking ownership of problems, and seeing them through to resolution. I believe strong IT support is built on more than technical knowledge. It is built on relationships, clear communication, trust, and understanding the needs of the people who depend on technology every day.
I also believe technology should make work easier, not more complicated. Overly complex solutions may look impressive at first, but they often create technical debt, become harder to maintain, and make problems more difficult to resolve when something breaks. My approach is to build practical, reliable, and sustainable solutions that support the organization without creating unnecessary complexity.
Whether I am supporting daily operations, improving a process, coordinating with vendors, or helping guide a project forward, my goal is always the same: simplify technology, strengthen trust, support meaningful progress, and always leave things better than I found them.
Resume
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Senior IT Systems Analyst
April 2013 - Present
Orlando, Florida, USA
Research, implement, and maintain critical infrastructure and information systems. The mission is to always improve technology, offer redundancy, but ensure failover. My work includes managing servers, networks, and security.
ScoutEDC.com
Founder + Operator
October 2020 - August 2023
Orlando, Florida, USA
Managed all aspects of company operations from website development, purchasing, inventory, customer service, and shipping. If I had to guess, your pocket probably needs a knife. Visit ScoutEDC.com!
Longwell Lawyers
IT Director
May 2011 - April 2013
Orlando, Florida, USA
Advised managing attorneys with technology decisions. Managed all aspects of technology including website development, server management, helpdesk, and new employee training. If it plugged into a wall, it was my responsibility.
Senator David Simmons
IT Manager + Web Developer
December 2007 - May 2011
Orlando, Florida, USA
Worked with David Simmons and campaign coordinators to develop, implement, and maintain website and send electronic marketing communications.
de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal
IT Director, Assistant
June 2005 - May 2011
Orlando, Florida, USA
Practiced in successful development and management of business critical information systems, telecommunication networks, and peripheral devices.
Bobo, Ciotoli, Bocchino, & Newman
Office Manager, Assistant
June 2004 - November 2004
Orlando, Florida, USA
Troubleshooted all office technology in addition to management of all aspects of daily office tasks and needs.
St. Petersburg College
Mailroom Technician
January 2001 - June 2004
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Kview, Inc.
Web Development, Team Lead
September 2000 - January 2001
Tampa, Florida, USA
CyberTech Institute
Web Development
October 1999 - August 2000
Tampa, Florida, USA
Certificates
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
This Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate was completed and issued by Coursera on November 2, 2023.
Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
In progress. Projected completion date is December 2026.