Shane Ryan
About Shane Ryan
Shane Ryan is a Software Engineer currently employed at NWEA in Portland, Oregon. He transitioned from a career as a Licensed Massage Therapist to software development and has experience in various technologies, including Node.js and AWS.
Work at NWEA
Shane Ryan has been employed at NWEA as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of educational assessment tools and technologies. His work focuses on leveraging his software engineering skills to enhance the functionality and performance of NWEA's products. The organization is known for its commitment to improving educational outcomes through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at Value Management Strategies, Inc.
Prior to joining NWEA, Shane Ryan worked as a Software Developer at Value Management Strategies, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in Portland, Oregon, he gained experience in software development, specifically working with AWS services and Node servers. His responsibilities included developing solutions that addressed various business needs and improving operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Shane Ryan studied at Epicodus, where he focused on React and JavaScript, achieving a Certification in FrontEnd Development. This educational background provided him with the foundational skills necessary for a career in software development. His training emphasized practical coding skills and problem-solving techniques relevant to modern web development.
Technical Contributions
Shane Ryan has authored and maintained the Node engine responsible for generating Excel and Word reports using Excel4node and Docx libraries. This technical contribution demonstrates his ability to create and manage tools that facilitate data reporting and document generation, showcasing his skills in backend development and integration of libraries.
Career Transition
Before entering the field of software development, Shane Ryan worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist. This career transition allowed him to apply his skills in viewing problems as interconnected systems, a perspective that enhances his approach to software engineering. His diverse background contributes to his problem-solving capabilities in technology.