John Ryan

John, BE, is one of the worlds leading experts in Lean Six Sigma, having trained over 300 Black Belts and hundreds of Green Belts across all industry sectors from all over the globe. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and ASQ certified Black Belt, John is a born problem solver and is also chair of the Irish Six Sigma Network hosted by SQT, a network of continuous improvement experts from all over Ireland which has met quarterly since 2004. John has worked for AlliedSignal Supply Chain Management and on Major Lean Manufacturing projects including complete plant re-layout, customer focused cells and Kaizen projects. Having been VP of Quality and Engineering for MPA (Motorcar Parts & Accessories) USA service parts supplier to General Motors & AutoZone, John has over 25 years’ experience working at senior management and VP level within various multinationals in the US AlliedSignal (Honeywell).

As a Lean Six Sigma consultant John is contracted with a number of large multinational organisations to provide global programme and project support as well as with several smaller Irish companies to support their Lean Six Sigma deployments. John is Managing Director of ASST Ltd., whose primary role is the delivery of training on behalf of SQT but in addition, the tutors also provide a broad range of Lean Six Sigma support services such as project mentoring, programme support, analytical services and coaching. This ensures that as trainers they have their finger on the pulse of what is happening in Industry which they bring to each and every Lean Six Sigma Training Programme.

Tutor Quote

My philosophy as regards training LSS practitioners is that capability is developed, not delivered. For me the training is just the start of our journey together

- John Ryan

Student Testimonials

Most useful course I have taken!

– John Quinlivan, Senior Executive Officer, South Dublin County Council

Really enjoyed the practical case study on the Intro to Lean Six Sigma course as the learning outcomes are greater

– Deirdre Burke, Laboratory Manager, National Virus Reference Laboratory

Having decided that I wanted to complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training, there was really only one choice of trainer for me. The choice of SQT was natural, due to my previous experience of working with them for Green Belt projects, as well as their professionalism, courtesy and excellence of materials. The tutors are experts and the student is fully supported regardless of the sector they work in. I can recommend SQT for delivering an excellent Black Belt course and a positive student experience.

– Seán Paul Teeling, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Mater Hospital

The high points were the structure of the course and the exercises done to drive in the tool learnings. John is an excellent Trainer. 

– Pallavi Wahi, Associate Project Director, Lionbridge Technologies Inc

Areas of expertise

This tutor delivers programmes in the following areas:

• Lean Six Sigma
• Leadership & Personal Development
• Hospitals & Medical