Hello, I’m Ryan
Ryan J. Clarke
Systems Leader. Family Man. Inquisitive Builder.
Engineering leader passionate about large-scale automation, Lean systems, and people-first leadership. Outside the office, I’m a husband, dad, avid traveler, tennis player, and perpetual tinkerer.
Life, family & traditions
At the center of everything: family.
The adventures, shared projects, and daily memories with my family—Lindsey and Oliver.
New England Autumns
Visits to local apple orchards and farms (Smolak Farms), pumpkin carving, and annual traditions at the Deerfield Fair.
The Maker Table
Studio pottery painting, hands-on craft projects, and building intricate LEGO sets with Oliver.
Game Nights & Play
Board games, arcade games, and outdoor fun from mini-golf to bumper cars.
Wanderlust & exploration
We believe in collecting experiences over things.
A few of the places that have made it into the family story.
Tuscany & Venice, Italy
Mastering the art of fresh, handmade pasta in Florence and gliding through the Venetian canals by gondola.
The Bahamas
Sun-soaked days, beach swimming, dolphin encounters, and water slides.
Orlando & Road Trips
Disney World family vacations and spontaneous regional getaways across the East Coast.
Hobbies & passions
Always making, moving, or cooking something.
Culinary Craft
- Authentic handmade pasta
- Grilling
- Exploring regional cuisines
Active Pursuits
- Peloton & cycling
- Tennis lessons & play
- Golf & mini-golf
- Fishing
Hands-on Crafts
- Pottery painting
- Wood & pumpkin crafts
- Model building
The day job
Engineering & operational leadership.
Over 15 years driving Lean transformations, continuous improvement, and complex robotics/automation deployments at scale.
Robotics & Automation Strategy
Deploying cutting-edge mobile systems and scalable material-handling architectures.
Operational Excellence
Rooted in Six Sigma Black Belt rigor and continuous improvement (Kaizen) frameworks.
Team Leadership & Culture
Fostering psychological safety, mentoring engineers, and executing multi-year roadmaps.
Get in touch
Let’s connect.
Whether it’s systems, leadership, or a good pasta recipe, I’m happy to hear from you.
Greater Boston / Southern New Hampshire Area