Ryan Zoeller is a Strategic Technical Director at Microsoft, serving as the lead technical advisor for the U.S. Space Force and Department of the Air Force. In this role, he works with senior government leaders to design and execute secure cloud, data, and AI strategies supporting mission-critical space and defense operations.

Ryan brings over a two decades of experience in enterprise cloud architecture, continuity and resiliency, hybrid infrastructure, and large-scale mission systems. He focuses on enabling secure adoption of Azure Government environments, advanced data platforms, and AI capabilities to accelerate operational outcomes across classified and unclassified domains.

He is a frequent contributor to industry and government forums, where he provides practical insight into secure cloud transformation, data interoperability, and mission integration in support of national security priorities.