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Between baseball diamonds, swim meets, and the consulting work, Adam Berry has built exactly the life he wants, and Rōnin is in the middle of it.

From a fifth-grade computer programming class to building enterprise data solutions, Travis Buck has always followed the tech. Here’s his story.

If you’ve ever worked on a Rōnin project that involved embedded systems, hardware constraints, or a deceptively simple question like “Why are we using containers?” there’s a good chance Joseph Hegeman was involved.

Brandon Berisford joined Rōnin Consulting in October 2024 and immediately found the balance, culture, and connection he’d been searching for after years of working across companies of every size.

Meet Tom Smith—a developer, musician, and lifelong learner who found his rhythm at Rōnin Consulting. From complex Azure builds to late-night jam sessions, Tom’s story is one of growth and good vibes.

Mary Strickland found her place at Rōnin Consulting, where she bridges the gap between business and technology with fluency in both languages. From tackling complex projects to embracing life as a new mom, she brings clarity, connection, and a people-first perspective to everything she does.

If you’ve ever needed someone at Rōnin who can both architect a project and mentor a whole team, chances are you’ve crossed paths with David Cooper.

Meet Matt Conway. A software engineer with a passion for cars and code (though not always in that order). Matt brings a grounded perspective and sharp technical instincts to every project he touches.

If you’ve joined Rōnin, chances are Ronda Coyle was part of the journey, as our culture keeper, HR lead, and the go-to for all things people, policy, and a lot of dry humor.

We sit down with Charles Lueker, a former Army band trumpet player turned software developer, to learn more about his life in and out of Rōnin.