Summary
Ryan Benedetti is a seasoned software engineer and web developer based in Portland, Oregon, with 11 years of professional experience building and modernizing web applications across higher education and healthcare. He blends front-end craftsmanship (React, Next.js, CSS, responsive design) with back-end expertise in Ruby on Rails, Go, GraphQL and server administration, having led migrations from legacy platforms to modern frameworks and managed production Linux/Rails environments. As a former lead web developer and educator, he pairs technical delivery with curriculum design, documentation, screencasts and user training—skills reflected in co-authoring O’Reilly titles and producing clear developer-facing materials. Comfortable managing small teams and cross-functional stakeholders, he’s also experienced in SEO/analytics, CMS migrations, and grant-funded program management, bringing a rare mix of creative writing and multimedia design to technical projects.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts Degree, English, Bachelor of Arts Degree, English at The University of Montana