Danny Ryan

Director, Technical Training, Autodesk

Danny Ryan is a director of technical training and development at Autodesk, focusing on both the horizontal development of engineers as they add new technical skills and vertical development where learners grow their technical leadership skills. Danny is an electronic engineer who has worked at Philips (NL), DEC, and Cypress Semiconductor before coming to Autodesk. He made the transition from engineering and engineering management to learning and development about 10 years ago. Danny has implemented several major programs, including a six-week engineering boot camp and a virtual leadership development pilot.