Ryan Zanoni

Wheels Up • 2nd October 2024

Flying Private 101: From Booking to Landing

I wrote this blog post for new and prospective customers who had not flown privately before, in order to give them an overview of the experience they could expect, from booking their flight to arriving at their destination.

Wheels Up • 2nd October 2024

Risk Management in Private Aviation: Top 10 Questions to Ask to Ensure You & Your Family Stay Safe

Under the direction of Dave Hewitt, who was Executive Vice President of Safety at Wheels Up at the time, I wrote and edited this piece on aviation safety for the Family Office Exchange. Considering Dave's level of seniority as well as his mastery of the subject after decades of experience in the field, it was decided that it would be best for him to be given the byline.

Toptal • 1st January 2024

Designing VR Games Worth Playing: 6 Key Considerations

Despite decades of hype and hoopla, virtual reality gaming has failed to be widely adopted. Better design can reduce player frustration, increase comfort, and make games more immersive.

Toptal • 25th December 2023

Less Trust, More Truth: Web3 Design Best Practices and Patterns

Developers want Web3, a decentralized model of the internet, to become mainstream. To achieve that, designers need to make Web3 apps more consistent and intuitive.

Toptal • 1st January 2024

Necessary Friction: The Theatrics of UX Security

Contrary to conventional wisdom, there are times when making products harder to use can be beneficial. Here’s how to use positive friction to enhance UX security and user trust.

Wheels Up • 8th January 2024

Justify to 'Fly' at the Historic Triple Crown Run with Wheels Up as Exclusive Sponsor

I co-wrote and edited this press release announcing Wheels Up's sponsorship of American champion racehorse Justify at the 2018 Belmont Stakes, where he sprinted into the history books by winning the Triple Crown.

Wiley Education Services • 8th January 2024

The Importance and Benefits of Practicing Self-Care in Social Work and Other Helping Professions: A Conversation With Dr. Jay Miller

I wrote this piece for the University of Kentucky website after interviewing Dr. Justin “Jay” Miller, Dean & Dorothy A. Miller Research Professor in Social Work Education at the College of Social Work there.

Wiley Education Services • 7th January 2024

Types of Cyberattacks That Threaten Businesses, Part I: Malware and Ransomware

The first in a three-part series I wrote for Wiley Education Services, this article explains what a cyberattack is and covers one of the major types, malware and ransomware, providing real-world examples and solutions.

Wiley Education Services • 7th January 2024

Types of Cyberattacks that Threaten Businesses, Part II: Phishing, Brute Force Logins & Denial-of-Service Breaches

This is the second installment in the cybersecurity article series I wrote, covering phishing, brute force logins, and denial-of-service breaches and discussing solutions to counter and diminish such threats.

Toptal • 1st January 2024

Digital Ledgers vs. Databases: Can Blockchain Optimize Your Supply Chain?

Blockchain isn’t just for cryptocurrency. The technology can also be used to make supply chain management more efficient, transparent, and secure. Here’s how.

Toptal • 1st January 2024

Forensic Accounting: Due Diligence’s Secret Weapon

More than just a way to investigate financial crimes, forensic accounting is the most in-depth form of due diligence and compliance. But smaller firms often overlook its value. Here’s why that’s risky.