RYAN VINSON
Los Angeles based software engineer, full stack web developer, freelancer, entrepreneur, traveler, author, & animal lover
WHAT I DO
Internet consultant with almost 20 years experience. I am available for remote projects and contracts as a Chief Technology Consultant, Project Manager, & Senior Engineer. I can attend office meetings if you are in the metro Los Angeles area.
Books
The book Disregarded Entity: Lessons Learned by a 15 Year Freelancer is a collection of lessons, methods, and stories from Ryan's 15 years as a self-employed small business owner.
Technologies I use
- Python
- Django Framework
- PHP
- Laravel
- Responsive websites using Flexbox and Bootstrap
- Cloud servers: AWS, Digital Ocean, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
- Blockchain technologies: Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric
- eCommerce Platforms: Magento, Shopify
- Javascript
- React
- Angular
- Databases: Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB
- Mobile platforms: iOS, Android
- Connected TV: Roku Brightscript, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV
- Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Redhat, CentOS
- Website templates: Wordpress, Squarespace
Mandarin Chinese Proficiency 中文普通话
6+ years training with ongoing proficiency advancement. Taken several solo immersion trips to Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Yantai, Kunming, and Mile.
Spotlight Services
- Acted as consultant for outside business analysis and support
- Lead Engineer and manager for local startup's front end developers
- Developed official websites for several Fox Searchlight & 20th Century Fox films
- Managed offshore developers, designers, and assistants (India, Vietnam, Hungary, Cambodia, Philippines)
- Managed, developed, and maintained countless websites from idea to finish
- Created streaming channels for Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Opera TV.
- Setup Doubleclick For Publishers accounts to handle OTT/CTV advertising for streaming channels
- Automated trending stock news and information to better instantly equip Day Traders
- Automated reporting to alert when stock watchlists cross Moving average convergence divergence (MACD) lines
- Worked with APIs for SMS text messages, IVR, Vimeo, Youtube, Bitcoin, and more
CREATION
VersusMedia helps independent filmmakers and musicians work together, and broadcasts films and music videos on connected TV devices.
Hobbies
WINEMAKING
I enjoy making wine in my spare time. I have experience in vineyards with pruning and harvesting grapes. I also crush, ferment, press, age, and bottle my own amateur wines.
