Kush Patel

Chief Innovation Officer

Kush Patel serves as Tusker’s Chief Innovation Officer, guiding the work that connects new technology with real customer needs. He focuses on identifying what’s next, testing fresh ideas, and making sure innovation stays grounded in usefulness rather than hype. Working closely with leaders across the organization, Kush helps teams think differently, refine new offerings, and bring forward solutions that make work simpler and more effective for customers. His role ensures Tusker continues to evolve with purpose and provide meaningful value as technology and needs change.

Ryan Hanna

Principal Solutions Architect

Ryan Hanna serves on Tusker’s Solutions Architecture team with more than two decades of experience in mission-critical, low-latency networking across global financial environments. He brings deep expertise in network design, automation, monitoring, and high-availability architecture—always balancing technical decisions with real business needs. Ryan is known for his calm, analytical approach and his ability to translate complex requirements into networks that are secure, efficient, and built to perform. His work helps customers run with confidence, knowing their infrastructure can keep pace with their goals.

John Irey

Vice President of Unified Communications and Connectivity

John Irey leads Unified Communications at Tusker with more than two decades of experience guiding customers through the full lifecycle of collaboration solutions. He supports everything from UCaaS and CCaaS deployments to the management of legacy systems, all while helping organizations build practical roadmaps for the future. John is known for making communication technology easier to understand and easier to use—ensuring every solution strengthens teamwork, reliability, and long-term flexibility.