Ryan Reiss

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js and TypeScript. I’ve successfully transitioned from inventory leadership into building production web apps that handle real financial transactions.

About

Hi, I’m Ryan Reiss, a full-stack developer with 7+ years of React experience and 3+ years specializing in Next.js and TypeScript. I’ve successfully transitioned from inventory leadership into building production web apps that handle real financial transactions. I focus on performance, accessible design, and scalable architectures using modern frameworks, RESTful APIs, and responsive design.

I’m currently seeking a full-time role to apply rapid prototyping, technical depth, and leadership experience to build impactful products. I’ve delivered multiple client projects and integrated blockchain-related APIs, achieving sub-second response times and WCAG-compliant, mobile-friendly apps with strong Lighthouse scores.

  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

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Projects · 1

Code350 - Modern Web Development Education Platform
Live Site: code350.com (Current MVP)
Project Description
Building a comprehensive educational platform for teaching modern web development with AI-assisted workflows. The platform combines structured courses, community learning, and personalized tutoring into a cohesive experience that takes students from beginner to job-ready developer.
Planned Features
Course Platform

Video lessons covering React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Web3
Interactive coding challenges with instant feedback
Progress tracking and student dashboards
Stripe integration for purchases and subscriptions

Community Features

Discussion forums for course content and development questions
WebSocket-powered real-time chat for student collaboration
GitHub integration for code sharing and project review
Peer review system for student feedback

Tutoring Integration

Community participation leads to personalized tutoring offers
Calendly integration for 1-on-1 session booking
Tiered packages: 4-week intensive ($749) to full semester ($2,499)
Direct portfolio review and project feedback

Technical Stack
Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM, Stripe payments, NextAuth.js authentication, WebSocket for real-time features, Loops.so for email, Vercel deployment
Architecture

Multi-tenant system with user roles (student, instructor, admin)
Progressive enhancement with core functionality working without JavaScript
Stripe Checkout with webhook verification
Optimized video streaming and image delivery
Automated moderation tools

Business Model
Revenue Streams:

Free courses (lead magnets)
Paid courses: $29-79
Subscriptions: $19/month for community + library access
Tutoring: $749-2,499 mentorship packages

Funnel: Free courses → Community engagement → Paid courses → High-ticket tutoring
Current Status
Deployed: Landing page, course catalog, email capture, tutoring information
In Development: Stripe integration, authentication, course management, forums, real-time chat
Goal
Create a complete learning ecosystem where students naturally progress from free content to community participation to paid courses to personalized tutoring, with each step building trust and demonstrating value.
See more work in the Featured Projects section of Code350.

Code350
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Work experience· 4 roles

Warehouse Operations Specialist · Scholastic IncAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Maintained continuous technical development with 15+ hours weekly coding practice alongside full-time warehouse operations; built freelance projects and stayed current with React 19, Next.js 15, and modern frameworks.

Team Lead · WalmartAug 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr

Managed high-volume inventory operations while delivering freelance web development projects; balanced leadership responsibilities with technical project commitments.

Freelance Full-Stack Developer · Self-EmployedJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Shipped 7 production apps for clients in 12 months (avg 2-3 weeks per project) using Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and AI-assisted development workflows. Achieved sub-second response times by architecting optimized component libraries with efficient state management (Redux, Context API, React Query). Integrated Coinbase Developer Platform APIs for real blockchain transactions via RESTful APIs, WebSocket connections, and third-party service integrations. Delivered WCAG-compliant, responsive apps with 95+ Lighthouse scores by applying production-grade optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, and accessibility standards. Transitioned from part-time exploration (2018-2020) to full-time development after a COVID-19 layoff.

Inventory Supervisor · RGIS Inventory SpecialistsAug 2011 – Apr 2020 · 8 yrs 9 mos

Education

History and Economics · Illinois State University2009 – 2011
Business and Economics · Purdue University2006 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Self-Directed Professional Development2018 – 2025

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