About Me

I'm a 26-year-old software crafter who was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. From a very early age, I've been drawn to the creative arts and loved to share what I make with others. My natural sense of curiosity and love for learning has set me apart; I often find myself always questioning not how things work but why.

After earning a degree in Computer Science, I began a mentorship where I expanded my skills in both the technical, social, and teamwork aspects of Extreme Programming (XP). I've done both remote and in-person Pair Programming, Test Driven Development (TDD), Refactoring, and written testable software architecture with a 20+ year software industry veteran developer and XP Technical Coach Garrick West.

Outside of coding, I'm an avid reader, often lost in books on psychology, art, religion, philosophy, and design. I thrive on deep conversations and am always seeking new ways to merge technology with my creativity.

I'd like to add my touch on shaping the digital world with innovation and insight, never losing touch with the natural beauty and careful introspection that has defined my upbringing.

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What I Use

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Professional Experiences

VR Headset Data Collection Specialist

May - Nov 2024 | Contract - 6 months
AI Data Innovations

Prepared game environments for live participants to conduct testing with VR Headsets and controllers by running Python scripting workflows and accurately logging metadata.

Successfully enhanced user experience and data quality through meticulous testing/logging of VR headset games.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2020 - 2023 | Magna Cum Laude
Bellevue College

Excelled in my studies with subjects such as: IT Networking, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures in C++.

FullStack Web Development, Certificate

6 Month Bootcamp
University of Washington

Learned in-demand skills for web development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, progressive web apps, agile methodology, computer science, database theory, MongoDB, MySQL, Git, and more.

Matthew Ryan

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