Ryan Rackemann

In-N-Out Burger

Software Engineer | September 2022 – Present

As a Software Engineer, I lead and contribute to key projects focusing on security, infrastructure, and workflow automation. I manage over 300 repositories as a GitHub Enterprise Administrator, enforcing branch protection policies, repository organization, and automation using GitHub Actions. I piloted the integration of SAML 2.0 authentication with the internal custom onboarding system, enhancing security over 35,000 accounts. My contributions extend to .NET Core API development, streamlining internal workflows, and third-party integrations. Additionally, I oversee database management in Oracle PL/SQL, ensuring data integrity for employee onboarding, tax forms, and compliance documents. My work has significantly improved security posture, reducing vulnerabilities through proactive fixes based on penetration testing and compliance enforcement by working directly with Cybersecurity professionals.

• C#
• .NET
• .NET Core
• .NET Framework
• ASP.Net
• JavaScript
• Angular
• JQuery
• Electron
• SQL
• Oracle PL/SQL
• Microsoft T-SQL
• HTML
• CSS
• XML
• Python
• Visual Studio
• Visual Studio Code
• GitHub
• GitHub Copilot
• GitHub Actions
• GitHub CLI
• Atlassian
• Jira
• Confluence
• Trello
• Asana
• Selenium
• DataDog
• Postman
• Swagger

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Entertainment Earth

Software Developer 2 | June 2022 – September 2022

Software Developer 1 | June 2020 – June 2022

Jr. Software Developer | May 2019 – June 2020

Starting as a Junior Software Developer and advancing up to Software Developer II, I played a crucial role in developing microservices and SQL integrations to facilitate seamless communication between in-house and third-party RESTful APIs. I implemented OAuth 2.0 with OpenID Connect to enhance security, improving authentication flows on the retail website serving more than 20,000 users at peak traffic. My contributions included leading knowledge-sharing sessions and maintaining technical documentation, reducing onboarding time for new developers by 20%. I also integrated CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, ensuring streamlined deployment processes and code consistency. Additionally, I worked extensively on large-scale e-commerce platforms, implementing API integrations with Ecommerce marketplace platforms and fraud analysis vendors.

• C#
• .NET
• .NET Core
• .NET Framework
• ASP.Net
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• SQL
• Microsoft T-SQL
• HTML
• CSS
• XML
• Visual Studio
• Visual Studio Code
• Jira
• Confluence
• Azure DevOps Server (TFS)
• Postman
• Swagger
• BrowserStack

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California State University, Channel Islands

Senior Web Assistant | January 2018 – May 2019

Web Assistant | July 2015 – January 2018

As a Senior Web Assistant, I supported academic programs by training web assistants and Content Management System (CMS) users, optimizing workflows for website maintenance and content development. I ensured compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, designing and maintaining university websites to improve engagement and accessibility. My responsibilities also included media optimization (PDF accessibility, image compression, captioning) and website performance improvements​.

• JavaScript
• JQuery
• HTML
• CSS
• XML
• PHP
• WordPress
• BrowserStack

Personal Website and Minefield

This personal website is a portfolio of my work and projects. The website is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and is hosted on GitHub Pages. The website includes a responsive and accessible design.

Minefield is a mine clearing puzzle game clone based on the game Minesweeper hosted within my personal website through GitHub Pages. The game includes features like theme customization, difficulty selection, and browser-based memory of previous settings and scores.

Repository files: Minefield Files

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• GitHub Pages

Play MineField

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Vital Relieve

Developed a custom Shopify site for Vital Relieve, a wellness brand. The site features a unique theme, responsive design, integrated payment options, SEO optimization, and enhanced user experience for seamless shopping.

Website: Vital Relieve

• Shopify
• Liquid
• HTML
• CSS

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Project Planning Templates

A versatile set of project planning templates was created for seamless integration with Notion. These templates cover major aspects of project management, including scope definition, technical specifications, risk management, and lessons learned. They are customizable to fit projects of any size, from small updates to massive undertakings, ensuring teams can efficiently plan, track, and document their work.

Website: Project Planning Templates

• Project Management
• Markdown
• Documentation
• Notion

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JA Johnny's Cafe

Designed and developed a custom static website from scratch for JA Johnny's Cafe, a restaurant in Parker, AZ.

Website: JA Johnny's Cafe

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• GitHub Pages

Codecademy Docs

Contributed to Codecademy Docs, an open-source, community-driven resource for high-quality programming documentation, by enhancing accuracy, clarity, and usability through the following contributions:

• Updated the JavaScript Accessors documentation to include a runnable code block (Codebyte). The update can be seen in the Codecademy Docs Repository Pull Request #4818 in GitHub.
• Updated the JavaScript Constructors documentation to include two runnable code blocks (Codebyte). The updates can be seen in the Codecademy Docs Repository Pull Request #4819 in GitHub.

• JavaScript
• Markdown

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Pedal Playground

Contributed to Pedal Playground, an open-source web application that allows users to create and share custom pedalboard layouts, by implementing key features and improving user experience through the following contributions:

• Added two new guitar pedals (JHS Little Black Amp Box and Orange Terror Stamp) to the Pedal Playground website. The update can be seen in the Pedal Playground Repository Pull Request #470 in GitHub.

• JSON

California State University, Channel Islands | May 2019

codeB.S. Computer Science

show_chartB.S. Mathematics

securityMinor in Security Systems Engineering

music_noteCertificate in Guitar

GitHub Foundations Certification | August 2024

Certified in GitHub Foundations, showcasing a solid understanding of GitHub’s core features and best practices for collaborative software development.

Technical Skills

• Repository and codebase management through GitHub
• Optimized prompt engineering to improve AI model accuracy and relevance
• Authentication and authorization practices including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
• Microservices architecture planning and implementation
• CI/CD pipeline construction for streamlining development workflows and automating deployments
• REST API development and integration with third-party APIs
• Unit testing, code review, and software development best practices

Product and Team Management

• Key resource in guidance for peers in coding standards, tools, and project-specific practices
• Targeted training session creation for technical and domain knowledge to improve team capabilities and onboarding new developers effectively
• Analytical project documentation for facilitating development and cross-training within the team
• Lifecycle management for products to meet evolving business requirements and security best practices

Standards and Best Practices

• OWASP security practices and vulnerability mitigation
• Web design standards, usability, and accessibility according to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
• Software design and architecture patterns including MVC and MVVM
• Product ownership and management including Agile development methodologies and practices
• Risk identification and mitigation