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.

Pure Financial Advisors, LLC

David Edmisten is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional specializing in comprehensive financial planning with a focus on tax optimization, retirement income planning, and investment management. As a Fiduciary, David works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and loves seeing (and hearing about) the “bucket list” experiences his clients enjoy.

David has been in the wealth management industry since 2006. Prior to joining Pure, David owned and operated his independent RIA, primarily helping successful corporate professionals in their 50s and 60s plan for retirement.

David has found that people on the cusp of retirement are often overwhelmed by all the choices they need to make to live off their savings in retirement. He enjoys helping provide sound, objective advice and helping clients create an action plan to make the transition to retirement smooth.

David has been a frequent contributor to the financial media, having been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNN, US News and World Reports, Kiplinger, and others. David obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his previous industry experience includes serving as an advisor with Charles Schwab, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo Advisors.

David enjoys spending time with his wife and eight children, hiking, traveling, and playing music.  He is actively involved in his church and is a member and former President of a local Toastmaster’s club.

Financial Advisor

Next Phase Financial Planning, LLC

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™,  Founder and Lead Advisor at Next Phase Financial Planning, LLC.

Visit www.nextphasefp.com to see how we help people retire early and confidently.

Next Phase Financial Planning provides financial planning expertise for corporate employees in their 50's and early 60's who are considering an early retirement. 

We help answer your important questions, such as:

*Have I saved enough to retire early and not run out of money?

*How do I save on taxes in retirement?

*How should I invest in retirement?

*​​How do I plan for Social Security, my employer benefits and healthcare?

If you are a corporate employee in your 50's or early 60's thinking about retirement, follow my posts for helpful ideas and insights.

Founder, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Founder

About to launch new venture

 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Charles Schwab

Provided high net worth clients with financial planning, investment advice and wealth management needs, including pre-retirement and retirement income and investment planning.  Recognized leader: Financial Planning Team Champion.

VP - Financial Consultant

Merrill Edge

Provide clients with professional guidance and advice on full range of financial goals, including investment planning, retirement planning, education savings, banking solutions, credit and lending, savings and budgeting.  Recognized leader: Promoted to Vice President August 2012, Seminar Specialist and Team Lead 2012, Training Lead 2013

Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor

Justopenthebook.com

Following the promptings on our heart by God, my wife and I began an online ministry, www.justopenthebook.com, to help others develop a closer relationship with God by bringing His word to life!  We share truth from the Bible, practical applications, real-life testimonies from others who have been touched by God.  You'll find encouragement, resources you can use to grow, and join our community through our Forum.  Also follow our walk of faith in our FaithTakers BLOG.

President

E*TRADE Financial

Responsible for development of high net worth client base.  Loved providing investment advice and guidance, specialized services, assisting with retirement plans, and customized investment portfolios.

Relationship Manager

Wells Fargo Advisors

Specialized in giving personal investment planning and wealth management.  Enjoyed interacting and helping clients with solutions to improve their financial lives.  Focused on customized portfolio development, income generation, retirement planning, and business owner solutions.

AGIA

Supervised all operations of Unemployment Trust department, which provided unemployment claim loss mitigation and risk management services to a client base of over 2,000 non-profit organizations across the country.  Responsible for client retention (achieved 98% retention rate), financial management, and client development.

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