Ryan Royal

CTO of Upfront Healthcare by Health Catalyst at Health Catalyst

Greater Chicago Area, United States

About Ryan Royal

Ryan Royal is CTO of Upfront Healthcare by Health Catalyst at Health Catalyst. Location: Greater Chicago Area, United States.

Technology executive with 20+ years leading product and engineering organizations through transformation, scale, and modernization across healthcare and SaaS. Proven track record building high-performing global teams, re-platforming legacy systems, driving operational efficiency, and aligning technology strategy with business growth. I’ve led large-scale modernization initiatives, expanded engineering organizations, introduced automation and AI-driven capabilities, and helped companies navigate critical growth stages across healthcare technology and enterprise SaaS. My leadership style balances execution, product thinking, organizational development, and pragmatic decision-making in complex environments. Areas of focus include: - Engineering leadership & organizational scaling - AI strategy & applied innovation - SaaS platform modernization - Healthcare technology & patient engagement - Product and technology alignment - Operational transformation Based in Chicago. Open to advisory, board, interim, and executive leadership opportunities.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management

Additional experience

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Upfront Healthcare

    January 2024 – August 2025

Education

  • BA, St. Ambrose University