Ryan Leibering
Austin,TX
Summary
Driven technologist with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction Design, a certificate in Software Engineering, and deep experience across UX, automation, and applied AI. Bridging design thinking with agile software development, I bring strong problem-solving skills, teaching experience, and a growth mindset. I've led research, built prototypes, and self-trained in generative AI tools to create immersive visual content. I'm eager to contribute, learn, and grow in a collaborative technical environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Consultant
NRG Clean Power
Seattle, WA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Integrated AI tools to automate communication and research tasks, improving workflow speed.
- Delivered client-centered consultations, leveraging technical and interpersonal skills.
- Adapted quickly to market conditions and developed tools to mitigate sales downtime.
UX Design & Research Intern
Lexmark
Lexington, KY
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Redesigned UI components in a shared SaaS design system, improving usability and consistency.
- Conducted privacy and compliance research to support GDPR-aligned consent mechanisms.
- Presented innovative tech solutions to executive leadership including the CTO and CFO.
Associate Instructor, HCI & Business Courses
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught core HCI principles, including research, prototyping, and user testing methodologies.
- Codeveloped a methods course introducing design thinking and journal analysis.
- Facilitated discussions and projects focused on user empathy and ethical system design.
Education
Certificate - Software Engineering
Flatiron School
Remote01.2022
M.S. - Human Computer Interaction Design
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington01.2019
B.A. - Liberal Arts (Geopolitics)
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN01.2014
Skills
- JavaScript and Python
- HTML and CSS
- Bash scripting
- Version control with Git
- Design tools: Figma and Adobe Suite
- Integrated development environments: VSCode
- Agile methodologies
- User experience design
- Design thinking principles
- DevOps practices
- AI integration techniques
- Containerization with Docker
- Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
- Cloud computing environments
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional
Timeline
Solar Consultant
NRG Clean Power
09.2023 - 10.2023
UX Design & Research Intern
Lexmark
01.2020 - 05.2020
Associate Instructor, HCI & Business Courses
Indiana University Bloomington
01.2017 - 01.2019
Certificate - Software Engineering
Flatiron School
M.S. - Human Computer Interaction Design
Indiana University Bloomington
B.A. - Liberal Arts (Geopolitics)
University of Southern Indiana
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