Ryan Meere has over 18 years of experience in information technology roles at FlightSafety International, including currently serving as their IT Account Manager. He is responsible for managing relationships between IT teams, project managers, and business stakeholders. Previously he managed FlightSafety's network systems and led the outsourcing of local IT resources. Meere has a bachelor's degree in aviation technology from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and experience maintaining aircraft.

1. Ryan.Meere@gmail.com ▪ 912-713-1440
RyanMeere
Professional Experience
IT Account Manager, Desktop and Training Technology – FlightSafety International ▪ April 2014 – Jan
2016
 FlightSafety’s POC for all Information Technology initiatives
 Responsible for managing the relationship between the Information Technology teams, project
managers, and business unit stakeholders
 Work closely with business unit stakeholders to identify, document, and manage business
requirements, use cases, design specifications, business process changes and recommendations
related to the proposed business solution
 Leverage personal career knowledge and experience as well as FlightSafety’s Information Technology
teams to define the most suitable solutions while following best practices
Manager, Network Systems – FlightSafety International ▪ February 2012 - April 2014
 Manage team of Regional Network Managers – daily oversight of all of FlightSafety’s Learning Center
Server infrastructure/maintenance/configuration
 Manage resources for all new site stand up, IT upgrades – server and desktop, Active Directory
structure and continuous updated configuration
 Lead/POC for local IT outsourcing initiative with partnered provider CompuCom. Successfully
outsourced 32 local IT resources with 18 CompuCom desk side technicians and the integration of a IT
support help desk – the FlightSafety ServiceDesk
Matrix Configuration Manager – FlightSafety International ▪ November 2006 - February 2012
 Define, outline and implement global cloning providing efficiency and consistency available across all
locations as the standard solution allowing for universal installation management of training
technology content
 Implementation/Installation of IBM Blade Center H series chassis and HS22/23 IBM server blades
across 36 FlightSafety’s Learning Centers
 Converted over 150 physical servers to virtual servers – VM’s migrating and retaining all data/content
LAN Manager – FlightSafety International, Savannah Learning Center ▪ August 2005 - November 2006
 Invoked Management, Leadership and direction to an existing, unmanaged local IT Department at the
FlightSafety Savannah Learning Center
 Implemented standards and best practices for IT infrastructure and management of assets and in-line
with Corporate Information Technology guidance provided
 Provided briefings to the FlightSafety Savannah Management Team regarding current and future IT
initiatives
 Recommended, approved and acquired all IT related hardware for the Savannah Learning Center in
support of existing site infrastructure and defined solutions for upgrades and new initiatives
requested by the center

2. Ryan.Meere@gmail.com ▪ 912-713-1440
Senior Simulator Technician - FlightSafety International, Savannah GA ▪ February 1997 - July 2005
 Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Full Flight Simulators
 Attended multiple internal classes related to simulation and visual systems
 Performed upgrades and enhancements as required
Aircraft Technician – Paradise Island Airlines, Ft Lauderdale, FL ▪ April, 1996 – February, 1997
 Performed scheduled and line maintenance on Dash 7 aircraft
 Traveled on charters as on site technician and resolved any maintenance issues that occurred
 Assigned all work related to Avionics
Highlights during 18 year FlightSafety career
 Promotions at FlightSafety International
 2014: Account Manager, Desktop and Training Technology
 2012: Manager, Network Systems
 2006: Matrix Configuration Manager
 2005: LAN Manager, Savannah Learning Center
 Nominated for FlightSafety Leadership mentoring program in 2010
 Attended FlightSafety’s 2013 Senior Leadership Training seminar
Education - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL 1991 - 1996
 Bachelor’s Degree – Aviation Technology
 Associates Degree – Avionics Technology
 Associates Degree – Aviation Maintenance Technology
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