Ryan Stephens
About Ryan Stephens
Ryan Stephens is a Principal Software Engineer currently working at Ada in the Denver Metropolitan Area. He has extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, having held various positions at companies such as AngelMD, Twilio, and Raytheon over a career spanning nearly two decades.
Current Role at Ada
Ryan Stephens serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Ada, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering. His work is focused on improving the functionality and performance of Ada's offerings within the Denver Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at AngelMD
Ryan held multiple roles at AngelMD, starting as Director of Engineering from 2018 to 2020. He was responsible for overseeing engineering projects and teams during this period. Prior to that, he served as an Application Architect from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on designing and implementing software applications. Both roles were based in the Greater Denver Area.
Career Progression in Software Engineering
Ryan's career in software engineering spans several notable positions. He worked at Raytheon from 2007 to 2013, progressing from Software Development Engineer II to Senior Software Engineer I with Honors. He also gained experience at MachineShop, Inc. as a Senior Software Architect from 2014 to 2017, and at Twilio Inc. as a Technical Lead - Staff Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His diverse roles reflect a strong foundation in software development and architecture.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Ryan studied at Colorado State University, where he earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science. His education has provided him with a solid theoretical foundation and practical skills in software development, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Early Career Experience
Ryan began his career as a Software Engineer at Xpert Image from 2004 to 2005. He then joined Qwest Communications Inc. as a Software Development Engineer I from 2005 to 2007. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in more senior positions within the software engineering field.