Charles Ryan

Critical Mass - Cupertino, CA (Remote)

Sep 2020 - Present

Lead front-end development efforts exclusively for Apple as an agency partner, driving nearly a dozen high-profile product launch campaigns, consistently meeting their rigorous standards and tight deadlines.
Lead and mentor front-end development teams, fostering a culture of code quality and innovation.
Conduct thorough code reviews, maintaining Apple's exacting quality standards and improving overall code base integrity.
Substantially contribute to internal code libraries, enhancing development efficiency and consistency across projects.

BVA Commerce - San Diego, CA

May 2019 - Sep 2020

Engineered high-performance ecommerce solutions for Fortune 500 clients, expertly utilizing React and Vue.js frameworks with Redux and Vuex for robust state management.
Architected reusable and scalable templates for headless builds with Vue.js to significantly reduce development time and enhance code maintainability.
Delivered exceptional results across diverse projects, including full-scale site development, performance optimization, WCAG compliance audits, and custom API integrations, while ensuring efficient state management in complex applications.
Bridged communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating intricate business requirements into actionable technical specifications.

Boxy LLC - Fresno, CA

March 2018 - April 2019

Manage technical aspects of Shopify ecommerce site - layout, functionality, SEO, analytics, A/B testing, etc.
Work closely with design team to turn their ideas and mockups into reality.
Maximize resourcefulness to accomplish goals with a limited budget and excel at unfamiliar tasks as part of a small team in a startup environment.

Freelance - Fresno, CA

November 2017 - April 2019

Develop websites and applications or optimize existing ones based on specific business needs.
Maximize conversions by leveraging analytics and staying up to date on modern best practices.
Specialize in on-the-job learning to constantly expand the scope of my contributions.

DPS Telecom - Fresno, CA

August 2017 - November 2017

Created and updated user interfaces for telecom network monitoring firmware.
Boosted company website performance with methods including code refactoring and automated image compression.
Improved usability of in-house software tools by applying modern UI/UX principles.

TGIFriday's Restaurant - Fresno, CA

July 2016 - August 2017

Working fewer hours for better pay than the accounting job allowed me to spend more time on coding projects and classes.
Created atmosphere for guests of being at a friend's house, not a restaurant.
Familiarized guests with menu and daily specials, accurately record food and drink orders, run multi-course meals.

Agrian - Fresno, CA

May 2015 - July 2016

Became interested enough in the work being done by the company's developers to start coding on nights and weekends.
Helped transition company away from relying on outside CPA firm.
Collaborated directly with Chief Financial Officer in daily work.