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...

The Redneck Connecktor | Helping Business Owners Land Premium Clients Without Cold DMs or Pitchy Networking | Building Trust-First Businesses in a Low-Trust World | Founder of the Hounds of Business Community

Most business owners don’t fail because they’re lazy or clueless.
They fail because, in a low-trust world, they’ve been 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅.

Played by networking groups where everyone’s just waiting their turn to pitch.

Played by coaches who promise clients but never had to make payroll.

Played by “systems” that feel sleazy and suck the joy out of business.

That was me once too, all heart, no clue. Until I discovered a better way:

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭.

Because when trust becomes your strategy, clients stop hesitating, partnerships start compounding, and business finally feels right again.

Now we help entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners:

🐺 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 on LinkedIn & YouTube without playing algorithm games.
🐺 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 without cold DMs, funnels, or fake engagement tactics.
🐺 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 that replace solo ad spend for good.

We do it through three layers:

 1️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠- my 4 C’s framework (Clarity, Connections, Community, Conversion).
 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲- a vetted pack of professionals who actually care about each other’s success.
 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦- visibility, partnerships, and introductions most people never get access to.

The Results

🐾 1.5M+ views in 90 days
 🐾 Members going from ignored to inbound, stalled to booked, and “coffee chats” to clients
 🐾 Partnerships with Level Up Academy, Kindness Worldwide, The Connector Community, Global Tea Break Network, and more

I’m not here to sell magic buttons.
I’m here to show you the game, the rules, and how to pick the 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

If you’re serious about growing your network & net worth without chasing, pitching, or selling your soul, we should talk.

👉 Grab the free 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://crm.houndsofbusiness.com/master-attractor
👉 Or pull up a chair at our next 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduGurToqHdMRgxOel3B0ItmZOiU7dxkz

Because business grows at the speed of trust.
𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.

Mike Ashabraner

Big thank you to Curtis Rivers for stepping up as a sponsor for Week 1 of the #SheWinsMarch: Identity Before Influence livestream.

Curtis doesn’t just talk about leadership and reinvention, he builds it daily.

What I respect most is how aligned his work is with what we’re building inside the Hounds Of Business Community. His framework is rooted in confidence, structure, execution, and accountability, which are the foundations that scale.

Last week’s kickoff with the Kindness Worldwide Ambassadors set the tone for Women’s Month and partners like Curtis are a big reason we’re able to operate at this level.

If you’re serious about scaling from identity, not ego, Curtis is someone you should know.

Appreciate you, my friend. Let’s keep building.

America's SuperMom Company
Living With Intention
I Am. Magazine International
BrandFace LLC
Flourish Foundation Project Inc
Kindness Worldwide

#SheWinsMarch #HoundsOfBusiness #Leadership #IdentityBeforeInfluence #TrustFirst

The Redneck Connecktor | For growth-minded leaders building trust-first ecosystems where selling becomes natural | Founder, Hounds of Business Community

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