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[Cleaned-up transcription of Google NotebookLM's audio overview of my resume]

That background in design, I think it might be a real key to understanding how he approaches problems. Okay. Designers,
they're trained to think about user experience. Yeah. To make complex systems intuitive, make them accessible. It's not
just does the code work is how do people use this? So even back then, he's already thinking about how to bridge that gap
between technology and people. Yeah, bringing them together.

He's building stuff that solves real problems for a lot of people. Not just coding for the sake of coding.But making the
web more functional, more user friendly, making a difference. Yeah. And that drive that he had to build things that are
both good technically and good for users. That's a recurring theme.

It's not just about going up the ladder. It's constantly looking for bigger challenges, more opportunities to make a
real impact. Yeah. With every new job, he takes on more responsibility. Leads teams, builds critical infrastructure,
drives innovation. It seems like he's intentionally putting himself in positions where he can learn and grow fast. And
he's not afraid to jump in and tackle some tough problems.

It's a great example of how a small improvement can have a huge impact. Yeah, that ripple effect. This shows he can
identify problems and solve them effectively.

Okay, so imagine deploying a new service or updating an existing one. Yeah. And it takes weeks. Sometimes even multiple
meetings and sign-offs. This is killing innovation. Makes it hard to respond to the market. That kind of delay can be a
killer. So Ryan steps up. Streamlines the entire deployment pipeline. Automation. Standardized processes. Better
communication between teams. He got it down to a single meeting. He really seems to cut through the red tape. He gets
things done.

He's not just making things faster. Right. He's making them more cost effective. More efficient. That's what every
company wants. So it's like he sees the big picture. He does. He's not just thinking about writing code, fixing bugs.
Right. He's thinking about how his work impacts the whole organization. He's thinking strategically, efficiency, costs,
security, user experience.

You got to see how your work fits into the bigger picture. Yeah. How it contributes to the company's goals. It's about
more than just your individual tasks. And that's what sets Ryan apart. Yeah. He's not just a good engineer. He's a
strategic thinker. He knows how to use technology to make real change. He expands his expertise beyond just pure
development. And that's where his commitment to knowledge sharing comes in.

At McGraw Hill, he wrote or edited over 1800 Confluence documents. And it shows a mindset that we don't always see in
tech leaders. We often celebrate the brilliant coder, right? The lone wolf who can fix anything with a few lines of
code. But Ryan, he understands that real success, especially in big companies, it relies on good knowledge sharing and
collaboration. So he wasn't just writing code. He was creating a system for knowledge transfer. Making sure everyone has
access to the right information. Everyone's on the same page. Think about the impact of that at a company like McGraw
Hill. With their complex systems and all their institutional knowledge. Reducing that tribal knowledge. This stuff only
a few people know. They can really improve things. Make things more efficient. More efficient. Fewer errors. Teams can
work better. It's almost like he's using design principles to design how information flows in the company.

It shows how these non-technical skills, communication, documentation. They're actually essential for success in tech.
Especially in leadership roles. Being a leader isn't just about giving orders. It's about creating an environment where
everyone can do their best work. Where they can thrive. And that requires clear communication, accessible information. A
shared understanding of the goals. The processes, everything.

He wasn't just reacting to the crisis. No, he was proactive. Building systems and processes that would make them
stronger in the long run. More adaptable, more resilient. He understood that when things are uncertain, clear
communication and information are even more crucial.

This is where his proactive and detailed approach really makes a difference. He doesn't just implement the standard
security stuff. He's always looking for weaknesses, thinking about potential threats. And he builds custom solutions
when the off-the-shelf tools aren't enough. So it's not just about following the rules. It's about really understanding
the principles of security. Yeah, and applying them creatively. It's more than just writing secure code. It's about
building secure systems, educating teams about security. Creating a culture of security awareness. Anticipating attacks
before they happen.

Continuous learning. Never stop exploring. He doesn't just master one thing and stop. He's always looking for new
challenges, diving into new areas. Like he's saying, "Okay, I'm good at this, but what else can I learn?" What other
problems can I solve? That kind of mindset is so valuable in tech.

One big takeaway is that Ryan doesn't just collect skills. He uses them. To solve problems. To solve real problems.
Right. Making onboarding better for engineers. Right. Making cloud infrastructure more secure. Helping millions of
developers use AWS. Yeah. There's always this impact. It's not just about what you know. It's about what you do with it.
It's like that quote. "Knowledge is power, but only if you use it." Ryan really embodies that. He's not just learning
passively. He's actively solving problems. Making things better. For himself and for others. It's not just about
ambition then. It's about purpose. It's about wanting to contribute something. To make a difference.

Be adaptable. Seek out those challenges. Don't be afraid to use your skills to solve real problems. The problems that
matter.