I'm Ryan Kennedy, a full-stack web developer and digital systems consultant with 10+ years of freelance and client delivery. I've recently focused on building web apps, CMS platforms and operational systems for social enterprises, charities, CICs, and values-led organisations. I enjoy helping product teams, agencies and mission-driven organisations clarify requirements, design usable interfaces and ship maintainable systems. In my work I lead discovery and system design, translating complex needs into practical, scalable solutions. I communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and own launches from UX through to client handover, prioritising outcomes like clearer credibility, better enquiries and reduced manual admin.…

Ryan Kennedy

I'm Ryan Kennedy, a full-stack web developer and digital systems consultant with 10+ years of freelance and client delivery. I've recently focused on building web apps, CMS platforms and operational systems for social enterprises, charities, CICs, and values-led organisations. I enjoy helping product teams, agencies and mission-driven organisations clarify requirements, design usable interfaces and ship maintainable systems. In my work I lead discovery and system design, translating complex needs into practical, scalable solutions. I communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and own launches from UX through to client handover, prioritising outcomes like clearer credibility, better enquiries and reduced manual admin.…

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I’m Ryan Kennedy, a full-stack web developer and digital systems consultant with 10+ years of freelance and client delivery.

I’ve recently focused on building web apps, CMS platforms and operational systems for social enterprises, charities, CICs, and values-led organisations.

I enjoy helping product teams, agencies and mission-driven organisations clarify requirements, design usable interfaces and ship maintainable systems. In my work I lead discovery and system design, translating complex needs into practical, scalable solutions. I communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and own launches from UX through to client handover, prioritising outcomes like clearer credibility, better enquiries and reduced manual admin.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
CSS
Expert
Claude
Expert
HTML5
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Framer
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Express
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Shopify
Expert
Docker
Expert
UI
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
React Native
Intermediate
Jira
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Musician at HORSEBEACH LTD
January 1, 2015 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative operation, responsible for strategic direction, client delivery, and financial management. Built a reliable service culture, collaborative processes, and scalable workflows while delivering music projects and related digital work.
Independent Creator / Owner at Sock.Paper.Scissors.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Directed an independent creative/business e-commerce store selling socks and stationery, building brand, ecommerce-style presentation and operations skills.
Senior Web Developer at Purpose Built Digital
July 1, 2024 - Present
Design and build websites, web apps and digital systems for social enterprises and values-led organisations. Own discovery, UX, design, WordPress/front-end build, custom functionality, launch and client handover. Full stack development and custom system builds. Focus on outcomes: clearer credibility, better enquiries, easier content management and reduced manual admin.
Digital Systems Consultant at Profit For Purpose Ltd
July 1, 2024 - Present
Lead digital systems thinking for mission-driven organisations across social value, data capture and workflows. Support discovery and system design for funder-ready evidence, reporting and sustainable internal processes.

Education

BSc (Honours) Computer Science at The Open University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education
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    Bolton Eco Toolkit

    The Bolton Eco-toolkit needed a complete 5 page website and resource database that users could search, filter and explore. They came with a complete brand kit so no branding work was needed. I opted for a WordPress build with custom components to enable the client to add resources themselves and enable a certain level of self management.

    To make the toolkit more effective we designed a self assessment questionnaire that can be configured by the client. The assessment asks a set of questions then scores along categories and toolkit levels providing the user with a breakdown of recommended resources.