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Ryan Lafler

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Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer at Quantum Corridor

Greater Chicago Area

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About

Ryan Lafler is the Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Corridor, where he leads development of a quantum-ready fiber backbone connecting Chicago, Northwest Indiana, Purdue University, the LEAP Innovation District, and Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. In 2024, he oversaw a commercial quantum key distribution deployment on an operational network. He has more than 20 years of experience in fiber-optic network design and previously founded the telecom companies Coeo Solutions and FIT Telco; he holds the Certified Chief Information Security Officer credential and is DoD 8140 compliant.

Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer at Quantum Corridor

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Who is Ryan Lafler?
Ryan Lafler is the Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Corridor, where he leads development of a quantum-ready fiber backbone connecting Chicago, Northwest Indiana, Purdue University, the LEAP Innovation District, and Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. In 2024, he oversaw a commercial quantum key distribution deployment on an operational network. He has more than 20 years of experience in fiber-optic network design and previously founded the telecom companies Coeo Solutions and FIT Telco; he holds the Certified Chief Information Security Officer credential and is DoD 8140 compliant.
Where does Ryan Lafler work?
Ryan Lafler is Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Corridor.
What companies did Ryan Lafler found?
Ryan Lafler founded Quantum Corridor.

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