Ryan Lafler
FounderFounder, President & Chief Technology Officer at Quantum Corridor
Greater Chicago Area
FoundedQuantum Corridor
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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
Experience
- Quantum CorridorPresident and CTO, Foundercurrent2022 — presentUnited States
- FIT TelcoChief Executive Officer, Founder2013 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Coeo Solutions, LLCVice President, Co Founder2015 — 20191 Oak Tower Ln, Oak Brook, IL
- Facility IT GroupManaging Partner, Co-Founder, Telecom Engineering2009 — 2013
- CIMCO CommunicationsTeam Lead, Network Solutions2006 — 2009
- GlobalcomEnterprise Solutions Architect2003 — 2006
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Where did Ryan Lafler go to school?
- Ryan Lafler studied at EC-Council University (CCISO, Information Technology); Harvard Business School (Disruptive Business Strategy, Business Administration and Management, General).
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