Ryan Mellow

Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist

Dell Technologies

Ryan Mellow is a Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies, focused on advanced physical security and computer vision AI for smarter, safer cities. With over 20 years in physical security and applied Vision AI, he helps public and private sector organizations design integrated surveillance and situational awareness solutions that are secure, scalable, and outcomes‑driven.

Ryan specializes in translating complex technologies into practical, mission‑aligned strategies. His expertise spans access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance and management, and computer vision AI, helping city leaders modernize their security posture, reduce risk, and unlock new operational and urban insights.

A trusted advisor and collaborator, Ryan is passionate about co‑innovating with customers, exploring emerging smart city use cases, piloting new capabilities, and shaping roadmaps that keep communities ahead of evolving threats and demands. Grounded in a hands‑on background with real‑world security environments, he is known for bridging visionary concepts with executable plans so that smart city strategies are both innovative and implementable.

Ryan Mellow

Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist

Dell Technologies

Ryan Mellow is a Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies, focused on advanced physical security and computer vision AI for smarter, safer cities. With over 20 years in physical security and applied Vision AI, he helps public and private sector organizations design integrated surveillance and situational awareness solutions that are secure, scalable, and outcomes‑driven.

Ryan specializes in translating complex technologies into practical, mission‑aligned strategies. His expertise spans access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance and management, and computer vision AI, helping city leaders modernize their security posture, reduce risk, and unlock new operational and urban insights.

A trusted advisor and collaborator, Ryan is passionate about co‑innovating with customers, exploring emerging smart city use cases, piloting new capabilities, and shaping roadmaps that keep communities ahead of evolving threats and demands. Grounded in a hands‑on background with real‑world security environments, he is known for bridging visionary concepts with executable plans so that smart city strategies are both innovative and implementable.