Ryan Ovens

Rithum - Changing the world one light switch at a time.

St Albans, England, United Kingdom

About

Ryan Ovens is the Founder and CEO of Rithum, a company that creates innovative smart home IoT technology. Ryan has over a decade of experience in the industry and has lead many successful and awards winning projects from those on private islands to a $180m Swiss villa. Ryan is passionate about delivering impactful technology and leading teams with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Outside of work, you’ll often find him recharging through rock climbing or hiking, where the challenges of nature fuels his creativity and focus. Ryan has recently taken an interest in operational accountability and infrastructure challenges in regulated, real-world systems.

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at Rithum
    Aug 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

    Rithum produces a smart home control panel hub that is designed to replace a standard light switch. Despite our hardware offering, we are predominantly a software company, focusing on ease of use and reliability. Our initial offering serves as the foundation on which our bigger vision and moat will be built. We believe that in the future almost every room will be smart, and we have the incredible opportunity to be the go-to smart device in our built environment. VIOLET's hardware and premium software plugins are currently sold both D2C and through various distributors across Europe, with requests to stock our product inbound almost daily from across the world due to our unique integration set, ease of use and word of mouth on reliability.

  • Andrew Lucas International (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Mar 2013 - Aug 2019 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      Running both small and large projects of award-winning calibre in London, Europe and further afield from award of contract to client handover. Applying a thorough understanding of the field to achieve such projects within given timeframes and budgets whilst innovating at the highest standard. Contributing to day-to-day business development and improvement. Developing, managing and liaising with colleagues and team members both internally and externally.

    • Projects Director
      Sep 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Running a portfolio of small and large projects of award-winning calibre worldwide. Applying a thorough understanding of the field to achieve such projects within given timeframes and budgets whilst innovating at the highest standard. Contributing to day-to-day business development and improvement. Developing, managing and liaising with colleagues and team members both internally and externally.

  • It's Done! Technology (1 yr)
    • Project Coordinator
      Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 · 7 mos

    • Senior Project Engineer
      Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 · 6 mos

  • Programmer/Office Manager at Sound & Vision (UK) Ltd
    Sep 2010 - Mar 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos