Rear Admiral Syring graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering and was commissioned as an engineering duty officer. He completed his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School in 1992. Syring is also a graduate of the Defense Systems Management College and a member of the Acquisition Professional Community.

He received his surface warfare officer qualification on board USS Downes (FF 1070) where he served as auxiliaries and electrical officer and subsequently as electronics material officer. His engineering duty officer tours include: ship superintendent for USS Port Royal (CG 73) and Aegis test officer for new construction DDG 51 class ships on the staff of the supervisor of Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, 1992-1996; combat systems, test and trials officer in the DDG 51 Aegis Shipbuilding Program Office (PMS 400D), 1996-1999; combat systems baseline manager at the Aegis Technical Division, responsible for new construction Aegis baseline computer program development, 1999-2001. Syring served as director for Surface Combatants, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), where he advised the secretary on all acquisition matters related to CG 47, DDG 51, DDG 1000 and LCS class ships from 2001 until 2003. His next assignment was as the technical director for the DDG 1000 Shipbuilding Program, serving in that capacity until 2005.

Most recently, Syring served as program manager for the U.S. Navy’s DDG 1000 Program (2005-2010). As program manager, he was responsible for total ship systems engineering and acquisition of DDG 1000 and associated technologies including integrated power systems, dual band radar, and the advanced gun system. Syring currently serves as the program executive officer for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS).

Syring’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit (2 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal.