Ryan Wendel currently operates as a penetration testing consultant working for the Dell Secureworks Adversary Group. His primary interests and areas of expertise encompass simulating real-world attacks on web applications and external/internal networks & infrastructure. Ryan's technology career spans over 15 years and includes pivotal, senior positions in systems administration, web application development, outsourced service management, and both offensive & defensive information security roles. Ryan brings a wealth of real-world business and technology consultation experience to the table via his formal education, adventures in business ownership, and explicit information security consulting roles. With a passion for professional development and a keen interest in web application testing, Ryan maintains a steadfast commitment to expanding his knowledge and technical acumen in the security field. Ryan holds a degree in Computer Engineering from NC State University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina.