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Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.

Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.

Naval Combat Systems Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Transport Canada-Regional Director Marine Safety and Security (Pacific)

  • Education

    • Maritime Training Academy

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      Diploma in Technical Ship Managment Ship Maintenance and Repair Distintion

    • Canadian Forces College

      2011 - 2012
      Joint Command and Staff Programme Military and Strategic Leaderhip

      An intensive graduate level programme of 1 year designed to prepare selected Canadian Forces senior officers and those of its Allies (20+ countries) for command and staff appointments in the contemporary operating environment. The context of programme is set across the continuum of national and international settings with specific modules on Leadership & Ethics, National Security, Command and Management, War and Society, and Military Operational Planning.

    • Royal Roads Military College

      1991 - 1993
      Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Honours space science

    • Dalhousie University

      1997 -
      Electrical engineering equivalency Electrical engineering

    • Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada

      1994 - 1996
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Honours space science

    • Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada

      2006 - 2008
      Master's in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering

  • Experience

    • Deparatment of National Defence

      Jun 1996 - Jan 2005
      Naval Combat Systems Engineer

      During this period held various posts including: Formation Radio Frequency Safety Officer, Instructor at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School (Weapons and Control Systems), Assistant Combat Systems Engineering officer. Served on the ships: HMCS Terra Nova, HMCS Iroquois, HMCS St. John's.

    • Department of National Defence

      Jan 2005 - Jul 2006
      Combat Systems Engineering Officer- HMCS Algonquin

      Responsible to the ship’s Commanding Officer for the technical readiness of the combat systems for this warship. This included the management of over 40 technicians; analysis of the ship’s engineering state; and conducting the administration of various advanced weapon and sensor engineering systems. Acted as the Bomb Control, Ammunition and Ship’s Signature Management Officer.

    • Department of National Defence

      Aug 2008 - Jul 2011
      Sub-Section Head Navy Guns and Targets/ Project Manager

      Reported to the Director Maritime Ship Supports and responsible for the engineering management and material support to all Royal Canadian Naval gun systems and targets. This included the management of several project managers and in-service support personnel for the support and sustainment of these naval assets.

    • Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

      Jul 2012 - May 2017

      Manage operations of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Pacific engineering and maintenance shipyard- the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton. Lead a team of 58 civilian and military program managers, project leaders, planner-estimators and project schedulers. Plan and deliver the program of maintenance projects for surface ships and submarines with a workforce of over 600 production workers, over 150 engineers and technicians and several contractors. Develop, implement and control the Fleet Maintenance Facility business plan. Show less

      • Operations Manager, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton

        Jun 2016 - May 2017

      • FMF Cape Breton Engineering Manager/DCOS FTA

        Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

    • Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton

      May 2017 - Feb 2025
      Senior Manager (Group 5) Electronics

      Senior Manager within the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton leading technicians through the execution of repairs and maintenance within the electronics discipline servicing the Royal Canadian Navy's West Coast Fleet of warships and submarines.

    • Transport Canada - Transports Canada

      Feb 2025 - now
      Regional Director Marine Safety and Security (Pacific)

      Regional Director leading the safety and security regulation for the marine transportation industry on Canada’s Pacific Coast.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hockey Canada Hybrid Coaching

      Hockey Canada

    • Community Box Lacrosse Coach

      National Coaching Certification Program
      Apr 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • Divemaster

      PADI
      Jun 2000

    • Developmental 1 hockey coach

      Hockey Canada
      Aug 2014

    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      May 2013

    • Professional Engineer

      APEGBC
      Sept 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Quenn's Diamond Jubilee Department of National Defence Nov 2012 Awarded for outstanding service to Canada.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Governor General Gold Medal Finalist Royal Military College May 2008 Finalist for the highest academic standards in the graduate program.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Canadian Forces Decoration Department of National Defence Jul 2003 Awarded for dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      MacDonald Detweiller Finalist DND- Maritime Engineering Community May 2001 Finalist for this annual award that recognizes the top Maritime engineer qualifying for the Head of Department qualification.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Mexican Naval Award Department of National Defence Jun 1999 Awarded to the officer in the graduating class of Naval Engineers from the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School for the most officer like qualities.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Top Naval Graduate RMC Class 96 Royal Military College May 1996 Awarded to the Top Naval Graduate each year from the Graduating Class of the Royal Military College of Canada for the highest standards in military skills, second language training, physical fitness and academic performance.
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Bob Reid Memorial Award Victoria Outstanding excellence in volunteer role with the Victoria Junior Shamrocks Lacrosse Team
    • Awarded to Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.
      Commander Royal Canadian Navy Commendation Commander of Royal Canadian Navy Leadership to sustain technical service delivery to Canada’s West Coast Fleet during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Equipment Manager

      Issued by Victoria Junior Shamrocks Lacrosse
      Victoria Junior Shamrocks LacrosseAssociated with Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.

    • General volunteer

      Issued by Team Rubicon on Nov 2023
      Team RubiconAssociated with Ryan Solomon, PMP, P.Eng.