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Ryan Kirk

Critic · DISC type C
Head of Cloud & DevOps at Formula 1
📍 United Kingdom

Ryan Kirk is the Head of Cloud & DevOps at Formula 1, where he has risen through the ranks since starting as an intern. He specializes in cloud architecture, DevOps, and AI, and spearheaded F1s adoption of Kubernetes. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Plymouth and is a Forbes 30u30 Finalist.

Outside of his technical leadership, Ryan is passionate about giving back to the next generation of talent. He serves as an official student mentor for his alma mater, the University of Plymouth. During his time at university, he was also the captain of the squash team, handling administration and training.

Unique fact: Ryan has worked at Formula 1 since he was 16 years old, progressing from a work experience intern to a department head.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Cloud & DevOps
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Information Seeker
ROI Driven
Precise

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Cloud & DevOps Strategy
Leads the teams responsible for F1's cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and company-wide DevOps, focusing on automation and building greenfield functions from the ground up.
AI in F1
Chairs the Formula 1 AI Technical Working Group and speaks about implementing practical AI solutions, such as their AI Root Cause Analysis Tool, to drive efficiency.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Cloud & DevOps
Formula 1
12-2021 - 3-2025
Lead Cloud Architect & Team Manager
Formula 1
5-2020 - 12-2021
Cloud Architect
Formula 1
5-2016 - 5-2020
Systems Engineer
Formula 1
5-2015 - 5-2016
Desktop Support Analyst
Formula 1
In the press

Media appearances

How Cloud and DevOps Are Fueling Innovation at Formula 1 – Ep 095. Featured in Spotify
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Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Plymouth
2005 - 2012
Education details unavailable
Oxted School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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