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.…

Ryan Reiss

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.…

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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.

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Skills

Experience Level

HTML5
Expert
React JS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
Docker
Expert
Figma
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
AWS
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
React Native
Expert
Jira
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
Vue.js
Intermediate
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Work Experience

Freelance Full-Stack Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
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.
Warehouse Operations Specialist at Scholastic Inc
August 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Walmart
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Managed high-volume inventory operations while delivering freelance web development projects; balanced leadership responsibilities with technical project commitments.
Inventory Supervisor at RGIS Inventory Specialists
August 1, 2011 - April 1, 2020
Led teams of 5-15 members maintaining 99%+ inventory accuracy for 9 years; implemented systematic quality control and process improvement initiatives; trained 50+ team members; coordinated analytical reporting for diverse enterprise client accounts with documented data quality and audit compliance.

Education

History and Economics at Illinois State University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Business and Economics at Purdue University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Self-Directed Professional Development
January 1, 2018 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail
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    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.