Ricky Rhodes is a Senior Software Engineer based in Greater Cleveland with seven years of professional experience building front-end applications using TypeScript, React/Next.js, and modern CSS patterns. He pairs hands-on engineering at consumer brands like Lume Deodorant and Harry’s with a background in teaching—having mentored 50+ students and led workshops at Fullstack Academy—which sharpens his ability to communicate complex technical concepts. Transitioning from a decade as an editorial and advertising photographer, he brings a strong design sensibility and product-focused eye for UX to engineering problems. Comfortable in Agile teams, he’s practiced project management of small developer squads and technical interviewing, making him effective both as a contributor and mentor. Notably, his blend of visual storytelling and front-end expertise helps translate brand-driven requirements into polished, user-facing experiences.
7 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Immersive Software Engineering Program Fullstack JavaScript & Computer Science, Immersive Software Engineering Program Fullstack JavaScript & Computer Science at Fullstack Academy
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Commercial Photography Art History, Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Commercial Photography Art History at Ohio University
Contributions:126 commits, 16 PRs, 119 pushes in 2 years 4 months
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Ricky Rhodes - Senior Software Engineer at Lume Deodorant