RyanParker
Software Developer
Hello! I'm a senior software developer based in Des Moines, Iowa. I help product teams ship polished, high-performance web experiences—from design systems and data-rich dashboards to the platform tooling that keeps them running smoothly.
Front-end leadership across data-rich platforms
Select roles delivering production-ready interfaces and platform tooling across enterprise and startup teams.
- SENSORTOWER.WEBP
Sensor Tower is a leading platform for measuring the digital economy, offering app download data, app analysis, and ad performance insights to help businesses optimize their strategies. I currently work on the Pathmatics team, building the frontend for the company's flagship products.
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- PLEJ
PLEJ LC is a company that I founded in 2024. I am the sole owner and operator of the company. PLEJ simplifies congress through websites and apps built with a UX-first approach.
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Hasura
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Linux
- Swift
- tvOS
AWS CDK is a software development framework that enables developers to define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages. I worked on the CDK team for 2 years and helped get k8s+ to GA. I was also the lead developer for frontend projects such as the CDK, k8s, and k8s+ doc sites, and the CDK tree view in the AWS console.
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Java
- C#
- Python
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- GVL
GlobalVetLINK is a SaaS company that provides regulatory software to the veterinary industry. I worked on the automation team for the first 2 years and then transitioned to the devops team for the last 2 years. I played a major role in the test automation for the company's flagship products including the web interface, mobile app, and API.
- React
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Groovy
- Java
- Grails
- Ruby
- AWS
- Cypress
- Cucumber
- Linux
- Jenkins
- Docker
Products that blend developer empathy with beautiful UX
A snapshot of customer-facing experiences, internal platforms, and experiments designed to streamline complex workflows.
DOGMODE.PNGDog Mode for Android Auto OS
May 2025
Dog Mode is an app for cars that informs passerbys that your vehicle is safe for your dogs while you are temporarily away from the car. Google has yet to approve this type of app for the Play Store, but if you are interested in the app, you can get invited to the closed testing channel by contacting me at me@ryanparker.dev
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Android Studio
- Android Automotive OS
- Google Play Services
PLEJCongress.wiki
January 2024
Congress.wiki is an innovative platform designed to demystify the complexities of the U.S. Congress for the average American. With a user-friendly interface and simplified content, it makes legislative information accessible to all, including young learners. The site aims to foster civic engagement and political literacy by breaking down congressional activities into easily digestible formats.
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Hasura
- PostgreSQL
- GraphQL
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
cdk8s+ General Availability
May 2022
cdk8s+ revolutionizes Kubernetes manifest creation by enabling developers to use familiar programming languages. As a key engineer on this project, I contributed to its successful launch to General Availability (GA). This tool significantly streamlines the process of defining and managing Kubernetes resources, enhancing developer productivity and reducing errors in complex deployments.
- Kubernetes
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- JSII
cdk8s.io Documentation Site
May 2022
Improved the cdk8s documentation site styles. Documented the k8s update and deployment process for the site.
- Kubernetes
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- JSII
CDK Tree View in AWS Console
May 2022
The CDK Tree View is no longer available in the AWS CloudFormation console unfortunately. It was a feature in the AWS Console that evolved how users interact and debug large infrastructure stacks. This hierarchical visualization tool enabled quick navigation and status checks of nested resources during deployment. Its intuitive design allowed users to efficiently pinpoint and troubleshoot failed resources, significantly reducing debugging time and improving overall stack management efficiency.
- TypeScript
- React
CDK Documentation Site
May 2022
Improved the CDK documentation site styles.
- TypeScript
- React