Graduating from both the Enterprise Business program in 2004 and the Computer Systems Technology-Web Applications Program in 2006 Ryan set out to start his own business. By 2009, at the age of 25, Ryan had a successful website design business with over 100 clients with several employees. In 2014 LinxSmart stopped designing websites to focus on their custom business software development.   Ryan also started a second company, originally SOAP Vault but rebranded in 2020 to Noterro.  Noterro is a Software-as-a-Service practice management solution, used in operating thousands of clinics in Canada, US, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.  In 2019, LinxSmart stopped accepting new clients as Ryan's focus is now on growing Noterro.

According to Ryan, “since I studied business first, and then computers, it helped me grasp both ends of the business much better.” It was his education that gave him the well-rounded knowledge and the practical skills needed to ensure success. Along with technical skills, Mohawk also provided him with knowledgeable mentors. He is thankful for the overwhelming support of the faculty at Mohawk both inside and outside the classroom, “They were always there to help with questions which were beyond the scope of the program. Note that especially Duane Bender who has gone beyond his expectations and provided us with help beyond the classroom with tips, suppliers and contacts.” In 2009, Ryan was nominated in the Young Entrepreneur category for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Ryan was also rewarded with, the 2012 Business Excellence Under 40 - CIBPA Hamilton Halton, the 2012 & 2013 Hamilton Top 40 Under 40 - Business Link Media, and the 2015 Outstanding Small Business of the Year  - Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce.

Ryan has also returned to Mohawk to speak to current students sharing with them his experiences with how to conduct a successful web development company and what they should take away from their time at Mohawk. Ryan thinks that, “as a graduate of Mohawk College in both the E-Business Program and Computer Science – Web Applications Program, it is important to share (his) achievements and experiences with the new students.”