Ryan Lakey is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in technical consulting and solutions architecture. Currently serving as Principal Lead and Sr. Solutions Architect at CHESA since January 2023, Ryan specializes in advising media organizations and articulating complex ideas to various stakeholders. Previous roles include positions at Diversified, Arvato Systems North America, CNN, and ABC News, encompassing responsibilities such as project engineering, broadcast solutions, quality control, and production management. Ryan's educational background includes a BA in Communications from Rutgers University and an A.A. in Communications from UCNJ Union College, augmented by early education in architecture at JP Stevens.