Summary
Ryan Fitzer is a seasoned software engineer and engineering leader with 14 years of experience designing and delivering polished front-end experiences for large, distributed teams. Based in Los Angeles, he progressed from hands-on UI development to Director of Engineering at Publicis Sapient, where he led multi-stream programs, shaped architecture, and presented technical strategy to executive clients. He specializes in design systems, accessibility, performance optimization, and automation—creating coding standards, testing strategies, and quality gates that accelerated delivery and improved UX. Ryan pairs a fine-arts background with pragmatic engineering, bringing a designer’s sensibility to component libraries and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He is known for mentoring teams, championing open-source tooling, and building training programs that prepare engineering organizations for evolving web technologies. A creative problem solver, he thrives in collaborative environments that balance craft, scalability, and measurable business impact.
15 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Post-Baccalaureate, Fine Art, Post-Baccalaureate, Fine Art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - School of Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA at Miami University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine Art, Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine Art at Southern Methodist University