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Harrison Ryan

Back End Engineer
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About me

Hey there, I'm Harrison! Once upon a time, I was navigating the icy waters of Alaska as a glacier tour boat captain, but now I'm charting a new course in the world of software development. Swapping the helm for code, I'm especially keen on back-end development and love diving into complex tech problems that need cracking. My time in Alaska wasn't just about thrilling adventures and breath-taking sights - it also taught me a ton about collaboration, clear communication, and being adaptable in stressful situations.

Right now, I'm super excited to bring my unique experiences and skills to innovative software projects, contributing to a talented team and driving results. So, whether you're looking for a boat captain turned developer, or just someone who loves a good chat, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always eager to connect with others and explore new opportunities. Happy sailing and coding!

Preferred locations

  • Austin, TX
  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • San Antonio, TX
Open to other locations and/or remote work

Previous industries

  • Consumer Services
  • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • Maritime
  • Retail

Skills

  • AWS S3
  • CSS3
  • Docker
  • Heroku
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Rails
  • Redis
  • RSpec
  • Ruby
  • SQL

Currently learning

  • Django
  • React

Projects

Character Chords

Character Chords

Project scope time 80 hours
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Tools Used

  • AWS S3
  • CSS3
  • Heroku
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Rails
  • Ruby

Explore Character Chords, a cutting-edge app merging personality assessments with AI-driven music discovery. Harnessing Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, CircleCI, and Amazon S3, this full-stack app integrates Spotify and OpenAI APIs to create a tailored listening experience based on users' personality traits and preferences. With Spotify OAuth, users securely access their accounts, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing preferences. Character Chords offers a technically advanced, personalized musical journey for its users.

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Lynk Up

Lynk Up

Project scope time hours
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Tools Used

  • Continuous Integration
  • Django
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • React
  • Redux

Lynk Up is a platform for creating, discovering, and managing events. From small gatherings, meetings, to large parties, Lynk Up provides an intuitive and user-friendly platform to manage them all. It encourages social interaction by allowing users to form friend groups and seamlessly organize events with them.

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Quest Keeper

Quest Keeper

Project scope time 20 hours
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Tools Used

  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • Rails
  • React
  • Ruby

Quest Keeper, a personal project, is a full-stack web application that serves as an all-in-one game master guide for Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) players. It offers features like character creation, monster and item lookup, and encounters builder. Designed to enhance the D&D experience, Quest Keeper provides a comprehensive toolkit for players and game masters, simplifying session management and fostering creativity in gameplay.

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