Ryan Gates
About Ryan Gates
Ryan Gates is a Software Engineer with a background in computer science and extensive experience in API development and mentoring. He currently works at Fieldwire, where he focuses on event-driven webhooks solutions and API management.
Work at Fieldwire
Ryan Gates has been employed at Fieldwire as a Software Engineer since 2021. In his role, he is part of the API growth squad, where he focuses on promoting API usage among internal and external customers. He has led significant initiatives, including the overhaul of API token generation and management. Additionally, he is currently designing and implementing event-driven webhooks solutions and has implemented a standardized approach for API request filters to enhance collaboration across partner teams.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Gates studied Computer Science at Texas A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Bryan High School from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and API development.
Background
Ryan Gates began his career in software development as a Junior Developer at Improving Enterprises in 2010. He later worked as a Contractor at MediaFire.com in 2014 and as a Student Developer at PPRI from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a three-month internship in the cloud computing group at Walmart in 2015. Following his early career, he worked as a Software Engineer at Microsoft from 2017 to 2021 before joining Fieldwire.
Mentoring and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional work, Ryan Gates is actively involved in mentoring students in computer science through HackerFund in the Seattle area. His commitment to education and mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering the next generation of software engineers.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Ryan Gates has contributed to various projects that enhance software development processes. Notable achievements include leading the overhaul of API token generation and management at Fieldwire and implementing a standardized approach for API request filters, which has improved collaboration across partner teams.