Ryan M. KurtzBorn in Reading, Pennsylvania
My story began in Reading, Pennsylvania, where I was born in February 1985.
THE STORY BEHIND THE WORK
Technology has always been
part of the story.
A personal timeline of how an early interest in electronics became a career in technology and software.
PERSONAL HISTORY / TIMELINEFROM 1985 TO TODAY
HOW MY INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY BEGAN
From taking things apart
to building what's next.
My interest in technology began at seven years old and continued through school computer labs, professional IT work, higher education, and founding my own company.
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ORIGINS
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EARLY CURIOSITY
Discovering electronics firsthand
At seven years old, I took apart a VCR and put it back together. That hands-on experience sparked a lasting interest in understanding how technology works from the inside out.
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EARLY COMPUTING
From Apple II to IBM computers
I began using Apple II computers in the elementary school computer lab in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. In June of that year, I moved to Winter Garden, Florida, where I attended Tildenville Elementary School and gained experience with IBM computers.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Learning the Macintosh
At Lakeview Middle School, business education and technology education classes introduced me to Macintosh computers, expanding my experience across computing platforms.
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FAMILY
Meeting Tiffany
Met Tiffany Kurtz, who is now my wife, beginning an important chapter in my personal life.
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EDUCATION
West Orange High School
Graduated from West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida.
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FAMILY
Becoming a father
Welcomed my first child, Lillian Kurtz.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Finance
Graduated from Ashford University with a B.A. in Finance, strengthening my foundation in business and financial decision-making.
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FAMILY & DIGITAL MEDIA
Started Our Micro Family on YouTube
Started Our Micro Family, a family video channel documenting everyday life, outings, milestones, and the experiences of balancing family, work, and education. It became another way to tell stories and share moments through digital media.
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GRADUATE EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Organizational Management
Earned an M.A. in Organizational Management from Ashford University, building on my interest in how organizations plan, lead, and operate.
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GRADUATE STUDIES · IN PROGRESS
Computer science at Penn State
Began master's-level studies in Computer Science at The Pennsylvania State University, with a focus on artificial intelligence and software engineering.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Started Kurtz Global Entertainment Inc.
Started Kurtz Global Entertainment Inc. to design and develop software, games, and the infrastructure behind connected digital products.
What connects these chapters is the same curiosity I had at seven: learning how systems work, understanding what makes them useful, and applying that knowledge to create something new.