With over 20 years of experience spanning technical architecture and creative design, I am a versatile technology leader currently serving as the VP of Technology at CapitalROCK. My career is defined by a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex back-end services and intuitive front-end experiences, having successfully led major platform migrations such as the transition from AngularJS to Angular 20+. From architecting full-stack solutions for flagship applications to driving UI/UX strategy for diverse clients, I focus on building scalable, modern systems that prioritize both technical performance and user conversion. My background as an award-winning developer includes being the Lead Developer on a Webby Honoree project and the Innovative Magento Site of the Year. Throughout my tenure at industry-leading firms like Struck and Blue Acorn, I have delivered high-impact digital solutions for global brands such as Jack in the Box, Nickelodeon, and the Utah Office of Tourism. Combining a foundation in graphic design and 3D modeling with expert proficiency in modern stacks—including TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular—I bring a holistic, design-thinking approach to every technical challenge.

Ryan Harmon

With over 20 years of experience spanning technical architecture and creative design, I am a versatile technology leader currently serving as the VP of Technology at CapitalROCK. My career is defined by a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex back-end services and intuitive front-end experiences, having successfully led major platform migrations such as the transition from AngularJS to Angular 20+. From architecting full-stack solutions for flagship applications to driving UI/UX strategy for diverse clients, I focus on building scalable, modern systems that prioritize both technical performance and user conversion. My background as an award-winning developer includes being the Lead Developer on a Webby Honoree project and the Innovative Magento Site of the Year. Throughout my tenure at industry-leading firms like Struck and Blue Acorn, I have delivered high-impact digital solutions for global brands such as Jack in the Box, Nickelodeon, and the Utah Office of Tourism. Combining a foundation in graphic design and 3D modeling with expert proficiency in modern stacks—including TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular—I bring a holistic, design-thinking approach to every technical challenge.

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With over 20 years of experience spanning technical architecture and creative design, I am a versatile technology leader currently serving as the VP of Technology at CapitalROCK. My career is defined by a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex back-end services and intuitive front-end experiences, having successfully led major platform migrations such as the transition from AngularJS to Angular 20+. From architecting full-stack solutions for flagship applications to driving UI/UX strategy for diverse clients, I focus on building scalable, modern systems that prioritize both technical performance and user conversion.

My background as an award-winning developer includes being the Lead Developer on a Webby Honoree project and the Innovative Magento Site of the Year. Throughout my tenure at industry-leading firms like Struck and Blue Acorn, I have delivered high-impact digital solutions for global brands such as Jack in the Box, Nickelodeon, and the Utah Office of Tourism. Combining a foundation in graphic design and 3D modeling with expert proficiency in modern stacks—including TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and Angular—I bring a holistic, design-thinking approach to every technical challenge.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VP of Technology at CapitalROCK
July 1, 2017 - Present
Built front end experiences for end users while architecting back end services; led platform transition from AngularJS to Angular 20+.
Full Stack Developer at Primary Intelligence
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Full stack development on rebuild of flagship application TruHearing; architected and developed assigned sections independently from rest of team. Technologies used: LESS, Angular, Express JS, Node.js, MongoDB and Swagger.
Senior Front End Developer at Struck
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Built and updated sites for clients including Jack in The Box, Utah Office of Tourism, Lennar and Nickelodeon. Employed tools, including: Gulp, SASS, Ruby, Backbone, Angular, Express JS , Heroku, Node.js and MongoDB. Lead Developer on Webby Honoree, www.findyourgreatest.com.
Senior Front End Developer and UX Designer at SolutionStream
November 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Lead UI Designer and Front End Developer for Planplicity. Led UX design and Front End development for several clients. Helped modernize department development techniques and processes.
UI Designer and Front End Developer at Blue Acorn
March 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012
Implemented UI designs for eCommerce platforms using HTML5 (including animation), CSS3, LESS, Prototype and jQuery. Responsible for website and landing page design focused on UX and conversion rate optimization and internal collateral sales presentations. Consulted with outside design firms on best practices in eCommerce design. Lead UI Developer on the innovative magento site of the year 2012, reedandbarton.com.
Designer at Penna Powers Brian Haynes
June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2011
Worked on a range of clients, including Sun Valley and Solitude ski resorts, Utah First Credit Union and various projects for the Utah Department of Transportation. Projects cover everything from flyers, brochures and books to flash applications, websites and billboards.

Education

3D Modeling at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
AAS in Graphic Design at Salt Lake Community College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services