Ryan Mouw acts as President and CEO of Genova Technologies. After a career in the US Armed Forces, Mr. Mouw worked as a civilian engineer and consultant, specializing in software engineering, data analytics, and program management supporting Federal Department of Defense programs. Mr. Mouw combines his technical experience utilizing cutting-edge technologies with his extensive program and personnel management skills, ensuring Genova’s customers remain informed and involved from development to deployment of a project’s life cycle.

With over three decades of software engineering and Information Technology (IT) consulting experience, Dawn Ainger acts as Genova Technologies’ Senior Advisor. As Founder and later Partner, Ms. Ainger led Genova Technologies towards its current position as a provider of custom software development and project engineering for Federal government agencies, healthcare entities and Fortune 500 companies.

After she took the helm as owner of the company in 2001, her efforts led to a dramatic expansion of the company’s success in both the defense and healthcare sectors.

Ms. Ainger holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science from the University of Iowa, and graduated with Highest Distinction. It is with this foundation of excellence that she has built a reputation in the IT industry as a strong leader, directing Genova to employ award-winning requirements gathering and analysis to ensure a deep understanding of clients’ needs and business goals.

A trusted IT expert, Ainger has given numerous presentations for IEEE and PMI, and has appeared at numerous industry conferences. Ms. Ainger has been the recipient of numerous industry awards. She also serves on the Board of Directors of National Defense Industry Association (NDIA), IowAccess Advisory Council, Iowa Information Technology Council, Technology Association of Iowa Board, eHealth Advisory Council, Cedar Rapids, the Iowa Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of Women in Defense (WID) and The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).