Summary
Ryan Zhang is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft with a strong track record building cloud-scale, security-critical platforms in the Azure ecosystem. Over three years in Microsoft and prior roles at Freddie Mac and Accenture, he has specialized in distributed systems, confidential computing, Kubernetes (AKS), identity and network security, and API/SDK design. He leads end-to-end feature delivery from design and API specs to production deployment and live-site operations, frequently optimizing performance and driving operational excellence. Known for mentoring peers and collaborating across partner teams, he balances security, reliability, and developer experience when architecting cloud-native solutions. Based in the Washington DC–Baltimore area, he brings a pragmatic blend of platform engineering and security-focused thinking backed by a CS degree from UC San Diego and a master's in computer engineering from George Mason University.
3 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
University of California, San Diego
Master's degree, Computer Engineering, Master's degree, Computer Engineering at George Mason University