Summary
Ryan Kupka is a software engineer with 8 years of experience building scalable, user-focused systems, currently applying his skills at Trident Sensing in Salt Lake City. With a BS in Computer Science from Westminster University and a background at Amazon and other SaaS companies, he excels at simplifying complex processes through data optimization, automation, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB). He engineered a dramatic data-assignment overhaul that cut database objects by over 99% and runtime by 90%, demonstrating a pragmatic drive to eliminate manual work and improve reliability. Comfortable across Python, Java, and JavaScript/Vue.js, he bridges backend systems and practical product needs to deliver measurable operational gains. Outside of work he’s an avid outdoorsman who recharges exploring trails with his dog and brings that same focus on purposeful results to collaborations and mentorship.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science with Spanish Minor, 3.738, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science with Spanish Minor, 3.738 at Westminster University
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science, Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science at Utah Valley University