People person by nature, electrical engineer by training. I lead cross-functional technical teams, working directly with customers, to develop and implement innovative solutions.

I partner with small engineering firms to fuel their growth and position them for acquisition.

With 20+ years in technical and business leadership spanning DoD roles as a federal employee and private-sector small firms I bring proven expertise.  

Currently, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Mahlet, Inc., I’m leading the charge to redefine enterprise optical network cybersecurity with full-stack, Two-System Integrity (TSI) solutions for high-threat industries.  

Off the clock I'm a fitness enthusiast, personal finance geek, and real-estate investor...on the lighter side, I love socializing with friends, the Cleveland Browns, attending festivals, hitting local breweries, and chilling with a movie and a video game (at the same time🤯).

I've moved a ton throughout my life, but currently find myself with my family in the Washington, D.C. area enjoying all four seasons in moderation.

Hit me up – I love to network & chat!

Devin@Mahlet.net

Devin Ryder

Networking at 8am is hard! 


Thank goodness they had free coffee ☕

You can't tell from the photo, but I was still sleeping.

Really informative panels this morning on email business growth and exit strategy. 

So much to learn and do!!

Engineer | People person | CSO - Redefining security for enterprise optical networks so that the good guys can start winning again

Parents of teenagers:

When asked (dramatically) if you "have ANY food in the house" 

Use this guide.

Or at least refuse to feed them garbage so that they have to drive themselves to MacDonald's and spend their own money 🍻

Pretty sure the same goes for my LinkedIn cyber security rants 🤔

241 days and costs $10.22M - this was the average duration and cost of a network breach in 2025.


And it's not just about the time and money.

It's:
 - A hit piece in the NYT
 - Sleepless nights for security teams
 - Increased regulatory oversight & penalties
 - Your team tied up in lawsuits & congressional hearings instead of your jobs

The really scary part? 
Many of these breaches leverage the very systems you've installed to manage & protect your network.

 - Zero days
 - Backdoors
 - Insider threats
 - Unmonitored Layer 1 exploits & attacks

And you won't detect it or stop it until it's too late.
Because you can't find what you're not even looking for.

We can help you see the unseen.
DM me to learn how.

"Hot take, Jason, this budget is missing some key reinvestment objectives."

Leveraging my killer LinkedIn skills in the real world, I now start every sentence in my business meetings with, "Hot take."

So far, it's quadrupled our output and quintupled revenue.

The Cleveland Browns are undefeated in 2026!!

What a nice way to end another terrible season 🍻

Cybersecurity threats that were pointed out 30 years ago are still being ignored entirely today.

It was a layer 3, or the Internet Protocol (IP) layer, weakness back then.

It's a layer 1, or optical signal protocols (OTN, SDH, SONET) and Ethernet PCS, weakness now.

Covert communications channels in the 10s to 100s of Mbps that will bypass every security system in your network is just one terrifying example.

But it's not the only one.

Or the scariest.

Trusting your edge security devices to keep your network safe has become failing by default.

And it definitely ain't practicing "Zero-Trust"...

Instead, practice Two-System Integrity (TSI) across ALL protocol layers (OSI 1-7) to independently verify that these critical devices are behaving as expected, in real time, by looking directly at the data they're handling.

Comoto Holdings, Inc.

Coaching Sales Leaders to develop exceptional Teams. The "WOW" Customer Experience, was the over arcing outcome. This was achieved through a high level of unique Communication with Team Members, high level of Team Member Engagement, and Sales Accountability...

COMOTO Director of Store Performance

Cycle Gear

Developed a training department from the ground up. Developed sales, Customer service training and  Accountability process. Produced a series of sales, and KPI training video's. Developed Leadership training for Regional, District, and Store Managers. Proprietary product training, identifying KPI's that will deliver EBITDA quickly. Grass roots marketing for new locations to accelerate market exposure and grow revenue quickly...

Director Of Training

I enjoy retail, no... I LOVE a great buying experience! 

Coaching Leaders to develop their Sales Teams to move mountains, brings me massive joy. Coaching and empowering others is my calling! As a Master Certified Professional Coach, former Director of Training and Store Performance, I have a demonstrated history of working in the high performance, retail sales industry. What I teach and coach are real world solutions that I have perfected over a career in the ever changing, challenging retail, Omnichannel and multi-locations.

I walked in your Sales Leaders shoes and have felt their pain! As a champion, I had to find a better way!  

Understanding it's always about your Team and valued Customer. 
The "WOW" Customer Experience started to take shape decades ago, it has always served as ground zero and has never steered Teams wrong! Revenue, Profit increases and Job Satisfaction are always the outcome. Let’s be honest, when you can coach a Team, to manage their own Job Satisfaction, this only leads to highly satisfied Customers (sales) and increased profits. Additionally, it brings Customers back for more! The process is highly coachable and sustainable as well.   

"I believe George's sales training, coaching and KPI tracking was a key driver in Cycle Gear's growth from a few small local stores to a national retail success story with over 125 locations nationwide." Dave, CEO, Ca.

The "WOW" Customer Experience and associated profits is achieved through discovering the unique Communication method your individual Team Members will best respond to. Now, coaching will stick! 

Find what is under the surface of Team Members by highly Engaging them. What are their values and motivations, then point them in that direction daily. When the values of the individual match that of the business, sustainable revenue and business scalability become clear. A positive consequence, retaining top-talent. 

Revenue generating Teams want to be held Accountable, for the benefits they receive. Simple techniques and processes are put into place to keep everyone on the Team engaged in the outcomes as the day unfolds. Winners keep score!

Skilled in: Driving Revenue, Sales Accountability, KPI's, EBITDA, Training, Sales Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Retail Consulting, Interviewing, Engagement, Product Training, Product Copy Writing, Product Training Videos, Inspirational Speaking, Grass Roots Marketing.  

Would you consider paying less than $56 a day, for 6 months, and... having me work shoulder-to-shoulder with your Sales Leaders, and Teams for 3-days... an amazing ROI?!

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