Ryan Parrish

20+ years strong building dynamic and high-performance web experiences that connect with users

I've had the thrill of crafting intuitive and engaging interfaces for leading brands like Adobe, Nike, and Backcountry. My expertise includes developing seamless web user interfaces and scalable applications. I am a leader who is driven by the passion for creating impactful digital solutions and I'm ready to bring an energetic and creative approach to your next challenge. 👍

ThinkingBox — Senior Developer

Feb 2021 - PRESENT

• Led a development team at Adobe using Edge Delivery Service for adobe.com and subsidiary sites.
• Contributed to the 'Dexter' codebase, (Adobe's internal instance of A.E.M), to expand component functionality.
• Liaison between development, design & lead stakeholders to establish a unified design system, setting standards for development practice and cross team processes.
• Delivered custom solutions for clients' business needs, data analytics and CMS integrations.

Adobe case study

LifeVantage — Web Developer

Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

• Lead developer on a high-traffic M.L.M. ecommerce platform with custom CMS and localization support. 🛠
• Strategized and implemented an interface for a customer referral program which increased distributors. 📈

Super Top Secret — Interactive Developer

April 2016 - Mar 2020

• Created C.M.S. solutions in Python/Wagtail/React for numerous top clients. 💰
• Maintained Nike's zero.nike.com internal 'intranet' - A headless wordpress/angular site with localization.
• Built angular components & services, wordpress plugins, and custom API integrations.
• Interactive development using G.S.A.P., webGL, lottie 🎉
• Clients: Nike, Riot games, Clearlink, Arkade belts, Ski Utah, STS site, Harris Woolf Almonds, CE Solar, Black Oak Capital

Nike case study

Software Technology Group — Front End Developer

Sept. 2013 - Sept 2016

• Created a unique medical interface using near-field-communication (NVC) for medical patient data.
• Designed a relational database schema for a ski rental service, automating and streamlining business needs.
• Developed a product collection automation system and built A-level landing pages at Backcountry.com.
• Lead UI and Front-end developer on a proprietary HR software at Resource Management Inc.
• Front-end developer and database engineer for Court View, a highly complex justice management system.

Backcountry case study

Additional Experience — Full-Time & Freelance Roles

2004 - 2013

• MRM/MCCann SLC: Worked on highly interactive UI for clients like AOL, Verizon, & Verisign.
• LongView Tech solutions: Contributed to the VA hospital Health Management Platform.
• Online Image: SEO optimization and site improvements.
• HotWax Media: Developed OFBiz-based solutions for many clients, including Scarpa, TWP Mesh & Marco pinball. Built 3point5/Expertvoice brand awareness Edu-games… in flash (rip) 😱
• Overstock: Web development and UX design.
• Bigger Faster Stronger: Art Director for web, print, 3D, and video production.

You want more? Download / view my resume 📜

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) [2x major in Fine Art & Multimedia] @Northwest College of Art & Design

Studied: painting, drawing, design, visual communication, branding, business strategy, animation, video production, web development, 3D modeling & animation, philosophy, semiotics, anthropology, history & math.

Technical

• JavaScript (ES6+): Async/await, destructuring, modular architecture.
• *.js libraries: React, Vue, Angular
• Native Web Components: Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, HTMLTemplates
• CSS: Flexbox, Grid, SCSS, Tailwind, animations
• TypeScript: Static typing for scalable apps
• Git: Branching, merging, collaboration
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, Axios, Apollo
• Testing: Jest, Puppeteer, Selenium
• Performance: Caching, CDN, image compression, Webpack, Vite
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Real-Time: WebSockets, Socket.io
• Security: XSS/CSRF protection, CORS, headers

Systems Go!

• UX/UI & Accessibility: WCAG, brand-aligned design systems
• SEO & Performance: SEO strategies, Core Web Vitals optimization
• Team Collaboration: Agile workflows, mentoring, code reviews
• Problem Solving: Cross-stack flexibility and creative technical solutions

Alright, listen up! When I ain't busy tappin' away at that there keyboard, you'll find me up in them hills, paying respects to the powder day saints. Or come the hotter days, I'll be thirstin' for a lil' river in ya liver.

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This website? Whipped up with Astro.js. Bonus feature: 1 feral cat adopted. No idea why. 🧶