Kenneth Ryan
Principal Engineer
Biography
As principal engineer for advanced computing research, Kenneth Ryan explores the application of graphics processing units (GPUs) to client/server architectures. His research interests include fast path packet processing techniques and enhancement of small packet network performance. Kenneth joined Verisign in February 2002 as a senior storage engineer where his primary responsibility was to architect storage solutions for internal customers and evaluate storage hardware and software. He engineered a prototype to extend synchronous remote replication for the Registry OLTP system to a distance of 200 miles. He also evaluated the IBRIX parallel file system and its potential application for a content delivery system.
Prior to Verisign, Kenneth worked as a systems engineer at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), a UNIX architect at Bell Atlantic, and a technical manager at Sun Microsystems in the Professional Services Consulting division. He is an accomplished IT professional with 20 years of experience architecting IT solutions for customers.