Ryan.
I build things for post-production and beyond
A passionate engineer and creative soul. I use all sorts of technologies to enhance creative projects and technical workflows.
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About Me
I am a software engineer with a passion for post-production sound. My background is in software and audio engineering, and I have been fortunate enough to work at the intersection of technology and art for over 15 years. I am currently working as a software engineer at Skywalker Sound in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My career spans both the creative and technical space, working on blockbuster films, TV shows, and video games in addition to working with technical teams across the larger industry at great length.
I work on all sorts of projects that improve workflows for creative and technical professionals across the media and entertainment industry, known for its fast-paced and high-pressure nature.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:- Go
- C/C++
- JavaScript
- Python
- Swift
- Kubernetes
- Serverless
- DevOps Tools
Experience
I am currently working as a software engineer at Skywalker Sound. My career has spanned across multiple departments in the building: from the creative world to the technical field.
- Architect software for commercial and non-commercial systems and tools
- Propelled Skywalker Sound into the world of software development
- Lead a team across multiple products
- Design and implement databases and security components across the full stack
- Pioneered technological change within the company
Past Roles:
- Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer
- Digital Support Engineer
- Sound Effects Librarian
I currently mentor the next generation of students as part of The California State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA).
- Provide career advice to the next generation of media and entertainment students
- Lead meetings while engaging in positive, motivating, and thought provoking discussions
- Give in-person presentations for various high school and college classes
Over the course of 14 years, I was fully engulfed in sound for film and music production.
- Sound design, edit, and mix films, trailers, video games, and other media content
- Record and mix music across many genres
Notable Projects:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Fallout: New Vegas
- Guild Wars 2
- Dragonboy
- The Oak Park Story
Polarity Post Production gave me my first start in the industry.
- Engineered post-production and music recording sessions in analog and digital domains
- Recorded and edited voice over and Foley for a variety of video games, television series, and radio spots
- Maintained machine room equipment and outboard gear
Stationed primarily at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, I helped execute conferences and events of all sizes.
- Operated audio and video systems for conferences and live events
- Designed and implemented audio signal flows for simple and complex live events
- Provided technical support for audio, video, and networking systems
Blue Bear School of Music gave me the unique opportunity to drive and inspire creativity in youth all over San Francisco.
- Taught digital music fundamentals in after-school programs
- Enabled young students to work with Apple-based digital audio
- Inspired kids to create by leveraging digital audio workstations and outboard instruments and gear
Working at Apple was such a dream. I had the opportunity to work there during the first few iPhone releases, which was groundbreaking!
- Diagnosed and resolved all Apple software and hardware issues within limited time frames
- Effectively communicated highly technical issues to customers
- Taught technical skills regarding Apple products and features to the general public
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