DVA was founded to translate fragmented global data into decision-grade insights that drive real-world impact.
Arizona serves as both home and frontier for exploring economic transformation.
Founder & Chief Data Strategist
Guided by a vision to make complex economies measurable, Michael Ryan founded Desert Vista Advisors to deliver clarity where others see noise.
A former Director at S&P Global and PwC advisor, he has deep expertise in applied analytics, industry forecasting, and credit risk modeling.
Michael’s research on global markets is widely cited, and he regularly speaks on the intersection of data, strategy, and economic transformation.
He is a Japanese Kakehashi scholar and a former president of the National Economists Club (NEC), representing more than 500 leading professionals in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Fragmented data hides the true structure of global markets. Desert Vista Advisors integrates official and alternative sources to reveal the capital, labor, and trade linkages that drive economies. Through structural modeling and scenario foresight, we simulate shocks and policy shifts before they surface. The result is a continuously learning system that delivers sharper strategy and measurable foresight for decision-makers.
We specialize in the economic forces reshaping industries, regions, and global systems
Whether you’re navigating industry transformation, evaluating investment opportunities, or planning for geopolitical uncertainty, we’re here to help you see clearly.