About ryan
I’m a Backend & AI Systems Engineer with a strong full-stack foundation and a systems-first approach to building reliable, scalable software. I focus on backend architecture, API design, data modeling, and the practical integration of AI into production applications.My technical skill set includes Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, and Solidity, and I’ve worked extensively with Flask, React, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, MySQL, GitHub, Postman, and Insomnia. I have hands-on experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs, implementing secure authentication flows, managing relational databases, and supporting modern frontend applications.I’ve built and maintained AI-assisted backend systems, including retrieval-augmented workflows, structured prompting, and model integration patterns designed to balance performance, cost, and reliability. I’m particularly interested in how AI systems interact with real-world constraints such as data integrity, security boundaries, and long-term maintainability.I’m a graduate of an intensive coding bootcamp where I specialized in backend development and shipped real-world projects that strengthened my understanding of clean architecture, production-ready code, and collaborative development practices.Before moving into tech, I owned and operated a restaurant, managing everything from bookkeeping and regulatory compliance to staff training and day-to-day operations. That experience shaped how I work as an engineer: I take ownership, communicate clearly, and build systems that are meant to function under real operational pressure—not just in ideal conditions.I actively leverage AI tools and structured prompting techniques to improve development velocity, debugging, and system design, especially in backend and data-driven workflows.I enjoy working with thoughtful teams, solving meaningful problems, and continuously refining both my technical and architectural skill set.
Key Skills
Experience
Business Owner
CurrentHaferman Bar Mgmt
Backend Engineer, Ai Systems
Kinri
Backend Engineer with technical ownership over core AI systems, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) backend. Led architectural decisions across data modeling, embeddings, retrieval pipelines, and conversation memory, balancing cost, latency, and answer quality in real-world usage. Owned end-to-end backend workflows including API design, database schema evolution, access control, and security considerations, while coordinating with stakeholders on system trade-offs and roadmap decisions. Acted as primary reviewer for backend changes, enforcing standards around reliability, scalability, and safe handling of user data. Worked hands-on with Python, SQL, vector search, and locally hosted / API-based LLMs, with a focus on efficient token usage, high-quality retrieval, and clean separation between user state, long-term knowledge, and system prompts
Receiving Clerk
Marshalltown
This position requires a fast paced team coordination to receive and inspect all incoming shipments. These need to be quality assured, checked for inventory accuracy and physically placed quickly, to accommodate new incoming product. Team coordination in a rapid paced environment is vital as our roles change minute by minute, to handle an inventory flow 25-50% above maintainable levels on a daily basis.
Education
Coding Temple
Coding Temple
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What is ryan's expertise?
ryan specializes in RAG Engineer, with expertise in bootstrap, cascading style sheets, database design, flask, github.
Where is ryan located?
ryan is based in west fork, arkansas, united states.
How much experience does ryan have?
ryan has 2+ years of professional experience.
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