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Ryc

Engineering & Innovation Leader | Scaled Platforms to 330M+ Users & 40M+ Subscribers

About Me

I am a seasoned engineering and innovation executive with more than 25 years of experience leading the creation and global scaling of award-winning consumer digital platforms that have reached over 330 million users worldwide. As the Vice President of Digital Technology at Liberty Global, he conceptualized and launched HorizonGo, the world’s first IP-based streaming platform that emulates a complete cable television experience, growing it from its inception to over 40 million subscribers and featuring innovative capabilities such as more than 300,000 simultaneous live streams. Most recently, I focused on emerging technologies, serving as a technical advisor to Liberty Global Ventures (conducting due diligence on Axie Infinity, Immutable X, and Helium) while earning a Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology from the University of Malta (2026) and developing hands-on multichain applications. Passionate about strategic innovation and digital transformation, I excel at identifying trends, building high-performing teams, and advising executives on future growth in rapidly evolving industries.

Jurisdiction

United States

Notable Employer

  • Vice President, Digital Technology at Liberty Global (Global Telecom & Media Leader)
  • Vice President, Internet and Interactive Development at Starz Entertainment Group

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Vice President, Digital Technology NotableLiberty Global (Global Telecom & Media Leader)
2010 - 2023

Led the enterprise-wide innovation strategy for digital transformation; identified emerging intellectual property-based streaming opportunities and executed from concept to global commercialization of HorizonGo, which was scaled to over 40 million subscribers across multiple markets. Constructed and overseen innovation pipelines, encompassing the stages from ideation, such as new market features and localization, through prototyping, piloting, and ultimately launching these initiatives (expanded to over 795 channels, supporting multiple languages, and facilitating more than 300,000 concurrent live streams). Fostered a culture of experimentation and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, operations, legal, and executive teams to expedite delivery within regulated environments. Evaluated emerging technologies and disruptive models; as a key advisor to Liberty Global Ventures (2020–2023), conducted comprehensive due diligence on blockchain/Web3 innovations, including Axie Infinity, Immutable X, CoinCover, and Helium. Assessed market fit, risks, and commercialization potential. Advised C-suite regarding future growth, competitive differentiation, and strategic investments; established external partnerships with vendors and content providers to source innovative ideas and capabilities. Measured the impact of innovation through adoption metrics, subscriber growth, and revenue contribution.

Vice President, Internet and Interactive Development NotableStarz Entertainment Group
2005 - 2010

Led pioneering innovation in the subscription video-on-demand sector with Vongo, the inaugural platform for offline movie downloads. Recognized market opportunities, formulated strategic roadmaps, and successfully commercialized the service in collaboration with 23 partners, resulting in 3 million downloads and earning an Emmy nomination. Facilitated the transition from ideation to launch within the emerging digital media landscape; collaborated across various departments to mitigate risks and expedite the development of new business models.

Education

Masters of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology - Information, Communication and TechnologyUniversity of Malta
2023 - Present
Diploma of Blockchain Strategy University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
2019 - 2019

Certification

Total Certifications2

Certified Blockchain Project Manager (CBPM)

Blockchain Training Alliance

Certified Blockchain Developer Ethereum

Blockchain Training Alliance

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English