I am a highly skilled software engineer with extensive experience in both frontend and backend development, cloud computing, and modern software architecture. Over the years, I have architected and implemented scalable microservices, real-time data processing systems, and AI-powered tools to enhance efficiencies in healthcare and fintech sectors. I enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing systems for performance and reliability, and mentoring fellow engineers. Currently based in Memphis, Tennessee, I thrive in collaborative environments that foster innovation and continuous learning. My background spans numerous programming languages, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, enabling me to deliver end-to-end solutions that are robust, secure, and user-friendly. I'm passionate about building technology that makes a meaningful impact on people's lives and business outcomes.

Ryan Williams

I am a highly skilled software engineer with extensive experience in both frontend and backend development, cloud computing, and modern software architecture. Over the years, I have architected and implemented scalable microservices, real-time data processing systems, and AI-powered tools to enhance efficiencies in healthcare and fintech sectors. I enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing systems for performance and reliability, and mentoring fellow engineers. Currently based in Memphis, Tennessee, I thrive in collaborative environments that foster innovation and continuous learning. My background spans numerous programming languages, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, enabling me to deliver end-to-end solutions that are robust, secure, and user-friendly. I'm passionate about building technology that makes a meaningful impact on people's lives and business outcomes.

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I am a highly skilled software engineer with extensive experience in both frontend and backend development, cloud computing, and modern software architecture. Over the years, I have architected and implemented scalable microservices, real-time data processing systems, and AI-powered tools to enhance efficiencies in healthcare and fintech sectors. I enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing systems for performance and reliability, and mentoring fellow engineers.

Currently based in Memphis, Tennessee, I thrive in collaborative environments that foster innovation and continuous learning. My background spans numerous programming languages, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, enabling me to deliver end-to-end solutions that are robust, secure, and user-friendly. I’m passionate about building technology that makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives and business outcomes.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer at Pluto Health
November 1, 2020 - Present
Led full lifecycle development of a Real-Time Surgical Case Tracker and Employer Coverage Intelligence Engine to improve care coordination, billing accuracy, and benefits verification across healthcare systems. Designed scalable microservices in Java, Node.js, and Go with REST APIs and Kafka messaging separating domains like scheduling, insurance verification, and billing. Delivered real-time patient/provider updates using GraphQL subscriptions and WebSocket in React and React Native frontends. Developed AI-driven decision engine on Python and AWS Lambda reducing manual employer benefit review by 80%. Created internal admin tools with Next.js and Tailwind CSS to dynamically configure plan logic, cutting onboarding time from weeks to hours. ensured data consistency using event versioning, PostgreSQL locking, and DynamoDB event store for traceability and rollback. Deployed containerized services via Docker on AWS ECS with IAM and S3 for secure asset management. Enhanced observability wit
Software Engineer at Plaid
October 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Developed Plaid's Transaction Intelligence Platform using microservices architecture with Go, Python, and Apache Kafka processing over 10 million daily transactions reliably and with low latency. Architected and redesigned Link SDK account-linking widget in React and TypeScript, increasing user conversion by 23% through optimizations and A/B testing. Built secure scalable identity verification system for KYC/AML compliance employing Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS Lambda, supporting fintech partners like Robinhood and Chime. Collaborated with infrastructure teams to optimize Kubernetes orchestration and Helm reducing deployments by 40% enabling blue-green deployments with zero downtime. Designed real-time fraud detection engine using event-driven architecture (Kafka, Snowflake, Apache Flink) with sub-second latency. Mentored multiple engineers fostering quality via code reviews and pair programming. Partnered with product and security teams to implement OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tennessee State University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet