RYAN R. MEYER
Pittsburgh,USA
Summary
Software engineer specializing in application development and optimization, with a strong track record of enhancing system performance and streamlining processes. Experienced in object-oriented design and software architecture, delivering high-quality solutions that increase efficiency. Proven ability to integrate innovative technologies, resulting in improved applications
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
UPMC Enterprises
Pittsburgh, USA
08.2017 - 02.2026
- Led efforts to utilize unstructured health data, fostering the development of new healthcare applications.
- Developed innovative front-end and back-end applications to support healthcare data platforms.
- Contributed to Alexandria Charts, a medical data platform revolving around Electronic Medical Records and designed for healthcare. Alexandria Charts is a multi-tier system comprising 8 applications with a distributed, asynchronous pipeline.
- Engineered automated deployment systems using Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Created and maintained Git pipelines for builds, linting, security scans, end-to-end testing, unit tests, and deployment processes.
- Executed critical Ruby/Rails version upgrades, resolving dependency-related security vulnerabilities to ensure product stability and integrity.
- Conducted security assessments with Twistlock, significantly improving system protection.
- Participated in release and feature planning.
- Participated in Gitlab administration by maintaining and updating the self-managed Gitlab site.
Buyer, Purchasing Department
Ferro Corporation
Washington, USA
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Purchased capital project equipment and manufacturing production equipment for Washington, PA, Orrville, OH, and Vista, CA locations by bundling RFP's to local, national and global vendors; also purchased resale items, chemicals, lab supplies and office supplies and equipment.
- Monitored and managed payables to ensure positive cash flow for corporation, favorably impacting site profitability by sourcing lower-cost items in high-spend categories.
- Negotiated local contracts for specific spend categories and capital expenditures, optimizing procurement processes.
- Managed a larger workload than peers with higher accuracy.
- Completed required training and attained ISO/TS 16949 certification; performed in-plant audits of procedures, documentation, quality records, and adherence to SOP.
- Facilitated outsourcing of specific business operations related to indirect purchasing and payables, enhancing efficiency in buyer role.
Materials Control Coordinator
Ferro Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Created and maintained materials data in SAP for new products and testing, contributing to successful implementation of new equipment in plant operations.
- Collaborated with warehouse management, quality control, production, and customer service to resolve SAP-related technical issues, ensuring smooth operation across departments.
Education
B.S. -
Computer Engineering Technology
California, PA08-2017
M.B.A. -
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA01-2010
B.A. -
Communications Studies
California, PA01-2002
Skills
- Java and Spring Boot
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- RESTful API design
- AWS and Azure
- Docker and Kubernetes
- RabbitMQ
- MySQL and SQLite
- OAuth
- Pub/Sub architecture
- Cloud computing
- Full-stack development
- Back-end development
- Cucumber and RSpec
- JUnit
- JMeter and Postman
- API design and technical documentation
- Git version control
- Application development workflows
- CI/CD pipelines
- Agile methodologies and Scrum
- Jira and Confluence
- Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Observability tools
- Grafana and Datadog
- Distributed computing architecture
- Service architecture design
- Technical support strategies
- Back-end development
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
UPMC Enterprises
08.2017 - 02.2026
Buyer, Purchasing Department
Ferro Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2014
Materials Control Coordinator
Ferro Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006
B.S. -
Computer Engineering Technology
M.B.A. -
Waynesburg University
B.A. -
Communications Studies