Ryan Pino
Ryan Pino is a multifaceted professional with a track record of excellence in diverse areas such as engineering, humanitarian efforts, and photography. He holds a degree in Construction Engineering & Management from Virginia Tech, and his professional trajectory has seen him contribute to a range of design teams and research projects.
One of his notable achievements was serving as the Marketing Manager and Videographer for the Clear Flow project, a large-scale water sanitation initiative in Rwanda that dealt with the distribution of 10,000 liters of clean water. He also played a significant role in InspireFly, a CubeSat project designed to enlighten children about the cosmos, acting as the Outreach Coordinator and Payload Specialist. The project was commended for its educational merit, earning a free launch into low Earth orbit.
Ryan also lent his expertise to the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge - Mars Madness, as a member of the Analytics Team, where he garnered valuable experience in utilizing Autodesk for stress and tension testing.
In another project, he was part of the Orbital Launch Vehicle Team (OLVT) at Virginia Tech, functioning as a member of the Marketing Team. OLVT had the ambitious objective of launching a rocket into low Earth orbit and deploying a satellite, making Virginia Tech the first university to achieve this feat.
His role as Project Manager for Project-Focus was also significant, where he worked on an Overseas Collaborative Research Project aimed at creating an affordable, user-friendly, and portable device for ADHD treatment.
Adding to his remarkable career, Ryan has photographic expertise, honed at Cady, and is an active participant in Team Rubicon, a global non-profit disaster response organization, ready for deployment when called upon.
Beyond his professional prowess, Ryan is cherished as a reliable friend with an infectious sense of humor and a keen eye for detail, which sets his work apart. A glimpse of his wide-ranging projects, including his powerful photography and the significant water distribution project in Rwanda's Rilima, can be seen on his website. This digital space provides an overview of his inspiring career in both science and humanitarian work.