Randy Syring
Chief Executive Developer at Level 12: Software that Works
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Top SchoolRandy Syring is a hands-on software leader and founder with 17 years of experience building web and database-driven systems as Chief Executive Developer of Level 12. He blends deep Python and database expertise—demonstrated by substantive contributions to projects like pymssql and Flask-SQLAlchemy—with a founder’s focus on team building, client communication, and operational rigor. Randy champions test-driven development and modern engineering practices, and he still prefers two weeks of uninterrupted coding on an open-source project as his ideal vacation. He mentors the next generation through local user groups (DerbyPy) and volunteer programs, and advises startups like Red e App on agile and technical priorities. His background in computer science, mathematics, and even biblical counseling gives him a distinctive mix of analytical, ethical, and people-centered perspectives. He’s as comfortable diving into Cython-level fixes for SQL Server integration as he is shaping company strategy and financial discipline.
17 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indiana University SoutheastBS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at Central Missouri State UniversityMA, Biblical Counseling, MA, Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Github Skills (25)
caching10
python10
session-management10
testing10
databases10
wsgi10
flask-ask10
sql-server10
sqlalchemy10
sql10
flask10
documentation10
freetds10
database10
database-administration9
Programming languages (20)
Github contributions (5)
pymssql/pymssql
Apr 2011 - Nov 2019
Official home for the pymssql source code.
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer / Database Engineer
Back-end Developer / Database EngineerContributions:55 commits, 9 PRs, 12 pushes in 8 years 8 months
Contributions summary:Randy primarily contributed to the core functionality of the `pymssql` library, focusing on connecting to and interacting with MS SQL Server databases. Their work involved modifying the underlying C code (`_mssql.pyx`) to support features like connection parameters, transaction management, and improved error handling. They also added tests for SQL Alchemy integration and the library's interaction with stored procedures. Several commits focused on enhancing the handling of data types and improving overall stability and usability.
pymssql
pallets-eco/flask-sqlalchemy
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
Adds SQLAlchemy support to Flask
Role in this project:Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:29 commits, 32 PRs, 40 pushes in 1 month
Contributions summary:Randy primarily contributed to the Flask-SQLAlchemy project by improving documentation, correcting versioning, and modifying the README file. They updated the documentation to include versioning details and improve the usability of the project, and added badges to the README. Further commits involved fixing deprecation warnings and enhancing the codebase by addressing issues related to engine configuration and deprecations. The user also incorporated fixes for Sphinx build link checks and updated the support matrix.
flasksqlalchemypythonflask-sqlalchemy
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