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

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

When I was a federal employee, I had two commutes to get to/from work each day.

The first was by car.
The second by foot.

Just me?

I've found these AFCEA CMD lunches to be both enjoyable and a valuable use of my time and resources. 

If you haven't been, you should check it out! 

And let me know you'll be there so I can say 'hi!' in real life! 😊

Is this a men/women thing? 


Me: Let's see, if I let myself drink 2 per day, they'll last until Sunday - perfect!

My wife, 1 hour later: "I'm going to the store, I just drank the last bubble water!" 

🤔🤣😋

What does one do with a Sunday, if not spent crying loudly and drowning their sorrows??? 

I am truly lost.

Until September...

If these job titles make sense to you...


You've probably been with the federal government for way too long 🤣

Proud to support:

- The fight against cancer 
- Strengthening education
- Reforming US immigration policy

Plus, it'll be a great time with friends, colleagues, and new faces.

https://lnkd.in/eCmhJXqW

Join us!!

The MAC is the new powerhouse of the NCAA! 

For the first time since 1999 we're sending two teams to represent in March Madness 🍻

My humble undergrad Alma Matter, the University of Akron, scored a bid through our conference tournament victory

(3rd year in a row...no big deal, but it does mean we're the best ever)

Miami of Ohio scored an at-large bid due to their national ranking/impressive season record 

Now if one of them could just make it past the first round...🤔

Miami vs Akron in an Elite 8 matchup 🏆
You heard it here first
Place your bets now

Go Zips!


ps -
No, those emojis aren't AI
I just love them

Lots of security teams: "No one would ever do that. It's too complex/hard!"
North Korea's APT37: "Hold my soju..."

If they want it bad enough, they'll try whatever it takes.
When you assume they won't, you've already lost.

Your cloud data & systems don't exist in the ether. 
They exist on real hardware. Physical systems. Servers and cables.

And if the physical equipment isn't secure, neither are you.

When your own domestic surveillance becomes China's foreign surveillance...

SALT TYPHOON hacked roughly 200 telecommunications companies across the globe.

"The hacks allowed China to obtain call records, text messages, and captured phone audio from senior U.S. officials..."

But now that they've been caught, I'm sure they'll stop 😉

But for real though...we need to do better.

Theft of PII isn't the scary part...
It's the APT that's been inside critical networks for months. Silent. Waiting...

531 Advantage

I didn’t set out to create a financial model. I set out to solve a problem—one that I knew firsthand.

For years, I followed the traditional financial playbook. Work hard, earn a good income, save for retirement, and hope it all works out. But the deeper I got into financial planning, the more I saw the gaps. The system wasn’t built for people who wanted real control over their financial future. It was built to keep them dependent—on jobs, on market performance, on hope.

I refused to accept that.

That’s when I started asking better questions.
	•	Why do we wait decades to use the money we earn today?
	•	Why do we let someone else dictate what financial success should look like?
	•	Why don’t more people structure their money to work for them at all times?

I knew there had to be a better way.

That’s when I developed The 531 Advantage: Your Path to Total Agency—a decision-making framework designed to help people take control of their financial lives by making better choices, faster.

At its core, The 531 Advantage is about momentum. Instead of getting stuck in endless financial strategies that never lead to real agency, this model helps you take five ideas, narrow them to three, and commit to one action. Rinse and repeat. That’s how wealth—and freedom—is built.

But here’s the key: it’s not just about money. It’s about building a life where you have full control. A life where you dictate the terms, not a job, not the markets, and not a financial institution.

I built The 531 Advantage because I lived the frustration of conventional finance. Now, I help people break free from it.

Your money. Your rules. Your future.

Let’s make it happen.

Head Honcho

Fortress Wealth Architects

We are known for building structural solutions for complex financial decisions that last a lifetime.

No matter what storms blow your way we generate a strategy so that you are in the best position no matter what is going on around you.  We believe that cash flow is the heartbeat of personal finances so that you have the greatest flexibility to handle life events today with less stress and ensure there is money available in your future.

We believe that you deserve to have some one in your corner that challenges you to think beyond what is popular or common because we are committed to you enjoying living with uncommon results.

Financial Strategist

OWNlife.io

Making money is not an issue for folks.  Keeping more of what you earn is.  

More importantly- keeping more so that it can be put to work to create more income.

I add structure and self-discipline to personal finances.

Those two pieces are the foundation for getting to your Maximum Financial potential and assure your lifestyle does not have to change.

Let me be clear though- i am here to assist.  I will not do the work for you.  As you gain confidence you ultimately will be able to do the work without me, but know I am always there for you when you want help.

Founder Financial Leadership

Unique Advantage

I help healthcare professionals regain the quality of life they want.

I teach a principles-based process that produces a financial snapshot in time for you.  

Where are you are now?  What do you have?  Is it easy to follow and understand?

I guide you through the options available and empower your financial choices for your future.

I help you build the financial security and stability you want in place under the most conditions and for the longest amount of time.

My calendar is available to schedule 15 minutes for us to continue the conversation and see how I may be able to support you.

Principles-Based Planner

The Firm I Used To Work With

Provide education to clients as to how the right levels of protection guard against erosion of their savings and derailing their future plans.

Financial Services Professional

University of Hartford

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

The University of Toledo

Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Develop year-round strength and conditioning protocols for the men's basketball team.
Review nutritional habits of the team and make adjustments that may enhance their performance.

Marquette University

Assist the Head Strength & Conditioning coach in all aspects of physical training the Division 1 athletic teams.

United States Military Academy

Develop year round strenght & conditioning programs for men's ice hockey, men's basketball.
Assist in the implementation of Army Football training protocols.


I didn’t set out to create a financial model. I set out to solve a problem—one that I knew firsthand.

For years, I followed the traditional financial playbook. Work hard, earn a good income, save for retirement, and hope it all works out. But the deeper I got into financial planning, the more I saw the gaps. The system wasn’t built for people who wanted real control over their financial future. It was built to keep them dependent—on jobs, on market performance, on hope.

I refused to accept that.

That’s when I started asking better questions.
	•	Why do we wait decades to use the money we earn today?
	•	Why do we let someone else dictate what financial success should look like?
	•	Why don’t more people structure their money to work for them at all times?

I knew there had to be a better way.

That’s when I developed The 531 Advantage: Your Path to Total Agency—a decision-making framework designed to help people take control of their financial lives by making better choices, faster.

At its core, The 531 Advantage is about momentum. Instead of getting stuck in endless financial strategies that never lead to real agency, this model helps you take five ideas, narrow them to three, and commit to one action. Rinse and repeat. That’s how wealth—and freedom—is built.

But here’s the key: it’s not just about money. It’s about building a life where you have full control. A life where you dictate the terms, not a job, not the markets, and not a financial institution.

I built The 531 Advantage because I lived the frustration of conventional finance. Now, I help people break free from it.

Your money. Your rules. Your future.

Let’s make it happen.

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