Ryan Tofteland
About Ryan Tofteland
Ryan Tofteland is a Senior Developer at General Mills in Golden Valley, MN, with extensive experience in web application development and consulting roles across various companies.
Current Role at General Mills
Ryan Tofteland is currently working as a Senior Developer at General Mills, located in Golden Valley, MN. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications that support the company's operations. His expertise in full-stack web development and various technologies contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects he undertakes.
Previous Consulting Roles
Before joining General Mills, Ryan Tofteland worked extensively as an Independent Consultant across multiple companies. This includes a six-month stint at Consumer Goods Company in 2016 and a five-month period at Dow Jones from 2015 to 2016. He also spent three years consulting for ProAg (2012-2015), and had previous engagements with Thomson Reuters, Software Startup Company, and ELCA Board of Pensions/Portico, among others. These roles allowed him to leverage his expertise in improving and developing robust software solutions for various industry needs.
Experience with Magenic
Ryan Tofteland has a significant history with Magenic, where he served as a Senior Software Consultant for six years (2004 to 2010). During this tenure, he worked on different projects with clients like Thomson Reuters, Pro Links Sports, MarketWatch from Dow Jones, Assurant, and Identix. His role involved delivering high-quality software solutions and offering technical consultancy services tailored to each client's requirements.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ryan Tofteland has developed extensive technical skills throughout his career. He is proficient in .NET technologies, including C# and ASP.NET MVC/Web API. He has expertise in multiple JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as ReactJS, AngularJS, Backbone.js, jQuery, Knockout.js, and Kendo UI. In addition, he is experienced in using SQL Server for database management. Ryan's skill set also includes developing full-stack web applications and following Agile methodologies, incorporating Test Driven Development practices.
Educational Background
Ryan Tofteland studied at Concordia College from 1998 to 2002, where he built the foundational knowledge for his career in software development. His education at Concordia College equipped him with essential skills and theoretical understanding, which he has since applied and expanded upon in his professional journey.