Cybersecurity
PCI Professional Forensic Investigator for 3 of the top 10 largest data breaches in history. Expert witness in federal and state courts.
Cybersecurity Leader & Entrepreneur
About Ryan Wentzel
Two decades of experience scaling organizations across multiple industries. From investigating the world's largest data breaches to founding AI-powered platforms, Ryan brings a unique cross-discipline perspective to every challenge.
Background
Ryan Wentzel is a fractional executive and consultant based in Pompano Beach, Florida, with a career spanning cybersecurity, law enforcement, aviation, finance, agriculture, and real estate.
As a PCI Professional Forensic Investigator, Ryan has led investigations into three of the top ten largest data breaches in history, providing expert witness testimony in federal and state courts. His law enforcement background as a POST Certified Peace Officer includes collaboration with High Tech Crimes Task Forces and U.S. Marshals Service operations.
Beyond security, Ryan has served as a founding investor and board advisor for an FDIC-insured bank, developed precision agriculture automation systems for commercial orchards, and holds an FAA pilot certification.
Certifications
- PCI Professional Forensic Investigator
- EnCase Certified Examiner
- FAA Certified Pilot
- POST Certified Peace Officer
Cross-Discipline Experience
A career that rarely stayed in one lane — and a perspective shaped by working across regulated, high-stakes domains.
Law Enforcement
POST Certified Peace Officer with field experience. High Tech Crimes Task Force and U.S. Marshals Service partnerships.
Aviation
FAA Certified Pilot with operational experience in private aviation operations and charter marketplace development.
Finance
Founding investor and board advisor for an FDIC-insured bank. Strategic investment guidance in regulated financial markets.
Agriculture
Precision agriculture and AgriTech optimization — walnut orchard automation, mobile monitoring systems, and data-driven cultivation.
Real Estate
AI data center development and institutional-grade infrastructure projects across strategic U.S. locations.