I am Ryan Edward Andersen, a skilled software engineer in Minneapolis, MN, passionate about education, research, and challenging projects. Most of my experience is in Ruby on Rails, using React, Vue, and ERB templates as frontends. On the backend, I've created APIs using both GraphQL and REST. In addition to Rails, I have a background in C# using .NET Core. I have contributed to the entire software development lifecycle in these roles, including architecture, design, development, and delivery. In addition to development tasks, I have mentored junior developers, served on hiring committees, and interacted directly with clients and users for requirements gathering and feedback. Noteworthy projects I have worked on include:* A large-scale e-commerce platform (Shopify)* A child care/after-school management system (Arux Software)* An airplane part sales and inventory system (Modern Climate)* A tandem language learning social network (University of Minnesota)I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. I am interested in finding a position at a company with a vital mission and a passion for innovative work. Please feel free to connect with me and let's chat!