Ryan Black
Experience
AdCo Advertising Agency
Principal Software Engineer
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- Directed and developed a crucial state-wide healthcare data platform project, overseeing every aspect from architectural design to maintenance. Enhanced the platform's user experience with mobile optimization and advanced search features, ensuring alignment with healthcare industry and government standards. Successfully implemented accessible data analytics, markedly elevating equitable public health information access.
- Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments, greatly enhancing client service delivery and system reliability.
Senior Web Developer
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- Developed and maintained 50+ full-stack websites and web applications for various industry clients, driving considerable business growth.
- Implemented robust code review and quality assurance processes, markedly reducing deployment errors and enhancing product quality.
- Mentored and trained junior developers and interns.
- Led client consultations to align web development with business goals, fostering teamwork to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
Web Developer
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- Updated and maintained over 100 client websites, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
- Contributed to building, testing, and maintaining the company's webserver, alongside web development tools and resources, improving internal workflow.
Junior Web Developer
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- Supported the development and maintenance of full-stack web applications, enhancing user experience and functionality.
- Engaged in code reviews and collaborated with senior developers, contributing to key projects while honing technical skills in a team environment.
Web Development Intern
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- Assisted in designing and programming efficient and maintainable software solutions, tailored to meet specific business objectives and client needs.
- Supported the team in development innovation projects, optimizing company workflows and introducing new technological practices.
City of Peoria, Illinois
Information Technology Intern
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- Installed and configured software and hardware.
- Fixed computers remotely and locally.
Iowa State University
Web Development Intern
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- Updated and created pages for Iowa State's admissions website.
- Created scripts and portals to automate aspects of the admissions process and to assist professors in class management.
- Troubleshot and debugged code ensuring compatibility with devices, browsers, and operating systems.
George O Pasquel Company
Information Technology Intern
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- Configured hardware, devices and software for other employees.
- Maintained company website and internal server.
Skills
- PHP
- Laravel
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- Tailwind CSS
- Git
- Software Architecture
- Full-Stack Development
- Project Management
- Server Management
- WCAG
- SEO
- CI/CD
- UI/UX
Education
Arizona State University
BA in Arts, Media, and Engineering
- GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
- Game Development Certificate
- Video Game Development Club
About Me
Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in the marketing, advertising, and healthcare industry. Big fan of the TALL stack. Proficient in PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, MySQL, Semantic HTML5, CSS, SEO, and Web Accessibility. Known for a solutions-driven approach and a strong ability to lead and collaborate on diverse projects. I also have two corgis named Toast and Benedict.
