Hi, I'm Ryan. I'm a Shopify Plus Developer, React Engineer, and UX/UI Designer with 15+ years of ecommerce experience. I specialize in building fast, responsive storefronts and custom Shopify apps — combining frontend React skills with mobile-first design and conversion-focused UX thinking. My focus is on scalable Liquid themes, custom apps, full stack features, and user experiences that drive growth.
About me
I started my career as an Ecommerce Marketing Specialist and later became an Ecommerce Manager, where I led digital marketing, SEO, and marketplace strategy. Over time, I discovered a passion for the technical side of ecommerce — building better storefronts, optimizing performance, and crafting seamless user journeys. That curiosity led me to transition fully into engineering through a full-time immersive coding program. Today, I specialize in advanced Shopify Liquid code, theme development, custom Shopify apps, full-stack features, React.js development, and Node.js backends. I’m deeply focused on building performant storefronts, enhancing UX, and integrating scalable backend systems — always with the end user in mind.
When I'm not coding, I enjoy importing and driving rare Japanese sports cars, running early in the morning, and digging into side projects. I also love learning new tools and patterns. Right now, I’m focused on mastering advanced React architecture and expanding my design systems knowledge — blending code, usability, and performance into every build.
My Projects
Quest Nutrition
Top-selling CPG brand offering high-protein snacks and bars across major retail channels
- Shopify Plus
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Box Builder
Tootsie Roll
Heritage candy brand offering classic treats like Tootsie Pops and chocolate chews
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Box Builder
Celestial Seasonings
Beloved tea brand known for its herbal blends and iconic packaging
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Eight O'Clock
Classic coffee brand with a legacy of bold flavor and consumer trust
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Loacker USA
Part of the WorldPantry Portfolio of CPG brands
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Mary's Gone Crackers
Organic and gluten-free snacks brand focused on healthy, plant-based eating
- Shopify Plus
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Traditional Medicinals
Botanical wellness teas made with organic, high-quality herbs
- Shopify Plus
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Second Nature Snacks
Premium snack brand offering clean-ingredient trail mixes and nut blends
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Alter Eco Foods
Sustainable chocolate and pantry foods brand with a focus on ethical sourcing
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Brownie Brittle
Snack company known for its crispy brownie treats with rich chocolate flavor
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Sanders Candy
Heritage candy brand crafting gourmet chocolates, caramels, and desserts
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Sahale Snacks
Inventive nut blends and fruit snacks inspired by global culinary flavors
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Walden Farms
Calorie-conscious brand offering zero-sugar dressings, syrups, and condiments
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Harvest Snaps
Snack company known for their veggie-based, baked pea crisps
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- VWO
- APIs
- Full Stack
Think! Products
Protein-forward snack bars and nutrition products for healthy lifestyles
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- APIs
- Full Stack
Divine Chocolate USA
Fair trade chocolate company co-owned by cocoa farmers in Ghana
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- APIs
- Full Stack
Good Earth
Tea and beverage company known for bold flavors and sustainable practices
- Shopify Plus
- Theme Dev
- Recharge
- APIs
SlimFast
Legacy nutrition brand known for weight management shakes, bars, and meal plans
- Shopify Plus
- Box Builder
- Gem Pages
- Recharge
- Bold
- APIs
My skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Theme Dev
- Node.js
- Express
- Liquid
- Shopify API
- Shopify Functions
- Checkout UI Extensions
- Tailwind
- GraphQL
- Redux
- Git
- Framer Motion
- GA4
- VWO
- Klaviyo
- Recharge
- Stripe
My experience
Shopify Lead Developer
WorldPantry.com(Remote / San Francisco, CA)
Led development of 26 Shopify Plus storefronts generating $20M+ in annual revenue. Built custom Liquid themes, full-stack features (e.g. geolocation delivery estimates, inventory alerts), and Remix-based Shopify apps. Rolled out Recharge subscriptions across 23 stores, implemented GA4/VWO tracking for CRO, and hosted internal dev workshops on advanced Shopify engineering.
05/2021 – 04/2025Full Stack Engineering Immersive
General Assembly(Seattle, WA)
Completed a full-time immersive bootcamp focused on full-stack JavaScript development. Built and deployed production-grade apps using React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and REST/GraphQL APIs. Specialized in UX-first builds and ecommerce-related projects.
2019Ecommerce Manager
Fantastapack(Kent, WA)
Drove revenue from $20K to $1.19M/month as part of a 3-person founding team. Led SEO, digital ad campaigns, and marketplace expansion (Amazon/Walmart). Cut Google Ads CPA by 81%, launched new product lines, and managed Shopify apps including Klaviyo, Recharge, Matrixify, and Smile.io.
06/2016 – 05/2021Contact Me
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