Ryk has over 20 years of experience in software engineering with building and leading high-performing engineering teams in the fintech space. Over his career span, he has been providing key product management leadership and leading the technical architecture and development for multiple ASX listed companies in both start-up and scale-up environments. The last 10 years of his career have seen him lead the technology departments for 3 ASX listed companies as CTO and Head of Technology. Since joining Openpay Ryk has demonstrated his leadership and was promoted to Head of Technology where he is leading the Product and Technology teams. Since he was appointed Head of Technology he has implemented several changes that have brought about a high-performing and dynamic culture in the teams. Ryk holds a Bachelor of Information Technology and Management from Waikato Institute of Technology.