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W. Ryder Timberlake

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Senior Software Engineer with a unique background in linguistics, demonstrating a strong commitment to test quality and a diverse range of contributions across various ecosystems. Recognized for meticulous engineering practices, mentorship abilities, and enhancing developer experience by prioritizing testing, documentation, and systemic clarity. Views software development as a means of care, striving to create systems that compassionately and precisely serve individuals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Agile Developer

Vector Solutions
09.2021 - Current
  • Tech stack includes .NET/.NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, Bash, Python.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.

Founder, Senior Software Engineer & Coach

Yakcellent Solutions
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Led diverse consulting projects across Java, JavaScript, PHP, and Ruby stacks.
  • Helped clients solve business problems with tailored, full-stack solutions.
  • Provided strategic technical mentorship and coaching to clients and collaborators.

Software Engineer in Test

Salesforce
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Developed core test suites for Mobile Push MCAT and CMS MCAT, enhancing automation reliability.
  • Built translation functionality (CMS GTL), improving internationalization efforts.
  • Contributed to critical ElasticSearch upgrade (v1.75 to 6.0), identifying and resolving a customer-impacting bug.
  • Began internal CMS API documentation to improve cross-team collaboration.
  • Transitioned to feature development in the second year, expanding the role beyond testing.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.

Education

MA - Hispanic Linguistics

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.2008

BA - Linguistics & Spanish

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.2006

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: NET, Ruby, JavaScript, Python, React
  • Tools & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, Bash, Cucumber
  • Specialties: Test automation, API documentation, developer experience, system architecture

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to numerous open-source projects as part of a self-directed practice of community involvement and code craftsmanship
  • Created and maintained tooling and documentation initiatives within client and personal ecosystems
  • Examples include rubocop, phoenix_live_view, and laravel-react

Certification

The Iron Yard: Developer Bootcamp, Indianapolis, IN (2016)

Open Source Contributions

  • Contributor across diverse ecosystems—including Ruby (rubocop), Elixir (phoenix_live_view), PHP (laravel), and JavaScript (laravel-react)
  • Focused on documentation, developer experience improvements, and test coverage
  • Brought care and precision to small but meaningful contributions in support of shared code and community well-being

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

Timeline

Senior Agile Developer

Vector Solutions
09.2021 - Current

Founder, Senior Software Engineer & Coach

Yakcellent Solutions
10.2018 - 09.2021

Software Engineer in Test

Salesforce
08.2016 - 10.2018

MA - Hispanic Linguistics

Indiana University

BA - Linguistics & Spanish

Indiana University

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