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Hi, I'm Ray Bell, a front-end software developer and technical leader with a strong growth mindset. Having worked at Google and Microsoft, I've gained deep experience building modern applications using Angular, Firebase, and cloud-native tools. Recently, I co-founded Gametime Hero, where I combine my passion for community, recreation, and technology to create platforms that help people grow, connect, and create. I enjoy designing and developing accessible, user-friendly products, and leading teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s building features, improving workflows, or collaborating with UX/UI teams, I'm always excited to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions.…Hi, I'm Ray Bell, a front-end software developer and technical leader with a strong growth mindset. Having worked at Google and Microsoft, I've gained deep experience building modern applications using Angular, Firebase, and cloud-native tools. Recently, I co-founded Gametime Hero, where I combine my passion for community, recreation, and technology to create platforms that help people grow, connect, and create. I enjoy designing and developing accessible, user-friendly products, and leading teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s building features, improving workflows, or collaborating with UX/UI teams, I'm always excited to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

Ray Bell

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Hi, I'm Ray Bell, a front-end software developer and technical leader with a strong growth mindset. Having worked at Google and Microsoft, I've gained deep experience building modern applications using Angular, Firebase, and cloud-native tools. Recently, I co-founded Gametime Hero, where I combine my passion for community, recreation, and technology to create platforms that help people grow, connect, and create. I enjoy designing and developing accessible, user-friendly products, and leading teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s building features, improving workflows, or collaborating with UX/UI teams, I'm always excited to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions.…Hi, I'm Ray Bell, a front-end software developer and technical leader with a strong growth mindset. Having worked at Google and Microsoft, I've gained deep experience building modern applications using Angular, Firebase, and cloud-native tools. Recently, I co-founded Gametime Hero, where I combine my passion for community, recreation, and technology to create platforms that help people grow, connect, and create. I enjoy designing and developing accessible, user-friendly products, and leading teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s building features, improving workflows, or collaborating with UX/UI teams, I'm always excited to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

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Hi, I’m Ray Bell, a front-end software developer and technical leader with a strong growth mindset. Having worked at Google and Microsoft, I’ve gained deep experience building modern applications using Angular, Firebase, and cloud-native tools. Recently, I co-founded Gametime Hero, where I combine my passion for community, recreation, and technology to create platforms that help people grow, connect, and create.

I enjoy designing and developing accessible, user-friendly products, and leading teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s building features, improving workflows, or collaborating with UX/UI teams, I’m always excited to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Stripe

Intermediate

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Co-Founder at Gametime Hero

November 1, 2023 - Present

Built and launched a recreational community platform from zero to over 3,200 users and $130K revenue in under a year. Architected and developed the platform using Angular, Firebase, and Stripe, and led product design and roadmap. Onboarded Seattle’s largest adult soccer organization and created FOMO-driven network growth with incoming referrals. Designed core features like RSVP tools, payments, AI event creation, and league/tournament management.

Software Developer at Google

January 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025

Redesigned Google Cloud Platform (GCP) onboarding workflow using Angular, Typescript, and Python. Collaborated closely with UX/UI teams to improve usability. Wrote and tested thousands of lines of production code for Maps API and onboarding systems.

Software Engineer at Textio

March 31, 2019 - July 19, 2025

Built the first Outlook-supported web app in ReactJS, which grew customer adoption by 300%. Collaborated across design and engineering teams to ship UI features quickly.

Software Engineer (via InConsulting) at Microsoft

July 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025

Developed a file system abstraction that improved build times by 20%. Authored system documentation and removed outdated data structures.

Software Instructor/Developer at Coding Dojo

March 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025

Taught over 400 students in JavaScript, Java, and Python stacks. Led cohorts achieving an 80% pass rate and ran corporate training at Northwestern Mutual with a 95% placement rate. Updated curriculum and received a 9.5/10 rating in student feedback surveys.