Hi, I'm Ryan Van Dyke, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack development, particularly within e-commerce and SaaS environments. I love building seamless user experiences with modern web technologies and leveraging AI to enhance product interactions. Throughout my career, I have helped clients increase revenue and improve product performance through smart technical solutions. I thrive in collaborative, agile workflows and enjoy leading UI/UX initiatives that make a measurable impact. When I'm not coding, I enjoy exploring the intersection of machine learning and user experience, which I studied deeply during my education at UC San Diego.

Ryan Van Dyke

Hi, I'm Ryan Van Dyke, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack development, particularly within e-commerce and SaaS environments. I love building seamless user experiences with modern web technologies and leveraging AI to enhance product interactions. Throughout my career, I have helped clients increase revenue and improve product performance through smart technical solutions. I thrive in collaborative, agile workflows and enjoy leading UI/UX initiatives that make a measurable impact. When I'm not coding, I enjoy exploring the intersection of machine learning and user experience, which I studied deeply during my education at UC San Diego.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Van Dyke, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack development, particularly within e-commerce and SaaS environments. I love building seamless user experiences with modern web technologies and leveraging AI to enhance product interactions. Throughout my career, I have helped clients increase revenue and improve product performance through smart technical solutions.

I thrive in collaborative, agile workflows and enjoy leading UI/UX initiatives that make a measurable impact. When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring the intersection of machine learning and user experience, which I studied deeply during my education at UC San Diego.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Financial Recovery Group
April 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Refactored legacy enterprise systems built with ColdFusion, reducing page load times by 30% and improving long-term maintainability. Developed internal tools and automation pipelines using Python, Node.js, and SQL, cutting manual processing time by 40%. Built and deployed modular front-ends in Vue.js and Laravel, enhancing UX and accelerating feature delivery across stakeholder teams. Led UI/UX initiatives and cross-department design reviews, resulting in a 25% boost in engagement across redesigned portals.
Software Engineer (Backend Focused) at Nine15
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024
Built and deployed 10+ custom Shopify apps and templates using Node.js, AWS, and PostgreSQL, increasing client revenue by 25%. Designed and optimized scalable APIs, reducing backend response times by 30% across multiple storefronts. Led technical architecture planning and systems design meetings with stakeholders, accelerating feature delivery by 20%. Implemented CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and automated tests with GitHub Actions and Jest, cutting deployment issues by 40%. Delivered reusable Shopify template components and full-stack features that boosted user conversion by 15%.
Software Engineer (Full Stack & AI-Enhanced Solutions) at Freelance
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Delivered 10+ full-stack Shopify solutions using Node.js, Liquid, AWS (EC2, Lambda), and PostgreSQL, driving client revenue growth by 25%. Architected performant APIs and interactive dashboards, cutting backend response times by 30% across diverse business use cases. Built AWS-integrated scrapers to extract real-time product data, powering inventory logic and automated pricing pipelines. Applied AI-driven UX to guide users through onboarding and product quizzes, lifting engagement through contextual interactions. Spearheaded end-to-end project delivery—from branding and UI design to backend logic—for clients in healthcare, e-commerce, and SaaS.
Research Assistant at Rickard Lab
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Supported Dr. Timothy Rickard’s cognitive experiments by collecting and analyzing memory data; automated tasks with Python, improving lab efficiency by 40%.
Computer Science Tutor at UC SAN DIEGO
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021
Guided undergraduates through algorithms and data structures using custom-built exercises, improving retention and exam performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science at UC SAN DIEGO
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Freemote Developer Bootcamp
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services