Ryan Knoll

Regional Sales Director · Motorola Solutions · company speakers →

Ryan Knoll is a recognized leader in the convergence of physical security technology, specializing in modernizing legacy infrastructure into intelligent, cloud-first ecosystems. He specializes in dismantling the silos between operational technology (OT) and IT for K-12, government, and enterprise leaders, replacing reactive 'security theater' with unified, AI-driven platforms that protect people, facilities, and digital assets in real-time. Ryan’s perspective is grounded in over 15 years of industry experience, spanning public safety, corporate security, and now enterprise technology leadership. His career is anchored by a distinguished 12-year tenure in law enforcement, where he served as a school resource officer, field training officer, training program manager, and investigator. He was awarded the Minneapolis Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions during the 2020 riots. Ryan successfully translated this public-sector experience into a threat management role with a local F100 organization, where he conducted enterprise-wide threat assessments and led workplace violence prevention programs. Today, Ryan orchestrates the integration of frontline safety requirements with enterprise-grade digital innovation. Whether he is advising K-12 districts on proactive threat detection or helping healthcare systems modernize access control, his goal is to replace fragmented, reactive hardware with unified ecosystems that deliver uncompromising operational integrity. An active industry steward, Ryan serves on the Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE Steering Committee, is actively involved in several regional ASIS chapters, and is a member of the local MN InfraGard chapter. Recognized as a "25 on the RISE" honoree and an "Emerging Leader Under 40," Ryan validates his strategic advice with deep technical fluency, holding the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) board certification alongside a robust portfolio of physical and cybersecurity credentials.

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