About Me
I'm a software developer, pilot, guitarist, and car enthusiast. I love to tinker, travel, and find new adventures. I'm originally from South Florida, but I've been living in Orlando since 2001.
I'm Ryan, a software developer and pilot from Orlando, Florida.
I'm a software developer, pilot, guitarist, and car enthusiast. I love to tinker, travel, and find new adventures. I'm originally from South Florida, but I've been living in Orlando since 2001.
I'm a team leader and senior multi-platform engineer with 14+ years of professional engineering experience on projects from the simulation and gaming industries. I've led teams on both Windows and macOS projects. I've been known for excellent technical direction, problem solving, teamwork, and communications skills. I'm a veteran of the full software development lifecycle, from proposal to public release, on a commercial software application with millions of daily active users.
I lead SDK development for the Bohemia Interactive Simulations Virtual Battlespace (VBS) line of military simulation products. Learn more about it here.
I'm a part-time airplane flight instructor (CFII), and I've collected some of my lesson plans and resources here.
Origin is a major commercial game launcher and store for Windows and macOS. I was a member of the Origin client development team for more than 5 years, primarily focusing on downloads and self-updates.
A side project built on node.js that interfaces with the Elk Systems M1, a common home automation controller. Check it out here.
I'm a part-time airplane flight instructor (CFII), an aircraft owner, and I've flown in all 50 US States, 7 Canadian provinces, and The Bahamas. I love having as many kinds of aviation adventures as possible.
I love to travel the world with my wife, Katherine. We've recently hiked the Everest Base Camp Trekking Route in the Himalayas, visited some Mayan pyramids, and explored an Icelandic glacier.
I've had an interest in cars and racing for a long time, and I've traveled to Germany to race on the Nürburgring.
I love going to concerts and music festivals. I also love playing guitar and I've played in a cover band from time to time.
I love trying rare or interesting beers from around the world, especially Belgium.
I've got a 1997 Trans Am that's a permanent project. I have a page dedicated to hosting install guides and photo journals.