Ryan Schranz
About Ryan Schranz
Ryan Schranz serves as the Head of Platform at Birdie, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in software engineering and has held various roles, including Lead Developer at money.co.uk and Lead Site Reliability Engineer at ZPG.
Current Role at Birdie
Ryan Schranz serves as the Head of Platform at Birdie, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the platform's operations and ensuring its reliability. He has implemented service level indicators and objectives to enhance system performance. His leadership focuses on maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the overall growth of the company.
Previous Experience at Money.co.uk
Before joining Birdie, Ryan worked at money.co.uk as the Lead Developer from 2012 to 2017. During his tenure, he played a key role in maintaining the functionality and profitability of the platform amid organizational changes. His contributions were significant in ensuring the platform's stability and performance during a critical period.
Experience at ZPG
Ryan served as the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at ZPG from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he was based in Cirencester and focused on enhancing the reliability of the site. His work involved leading a small team responsible for maintaining and automating the platform's operations, which included achieving migration goals.
Educational Background
Ryan studied at The Open University, where he pursued a Master of Science in Computing with a focus on Software Engineering from 2016 to 2020. He also completed his secondary education at John Kyrle High School from 2000 to 2008. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Professional Development and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Ryan has introduced OKRs and project management strategies to improve team performance and meet delivery phases. His focus on implementing structured methodologies has contributed to enhanced operational efficiency and team dynamics in various roles.