About Ryan

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Work

A little about me. I'm a hands on Product designer whos worked with dozens of global brands in the startup and enterprise spaces.

I'm a builder and a systems thinker. I love working with teams to elevate their product experience, understand their users and push whats possible. I've worked with large enterprise teams to manage stakeholders, and 1 on 1 with founders to guide their MVP.

At heart I'm a hands on builder.
Whether thats building a design system, implementing an AI strategy, or building prototypes for testing. I love crafting and building technology that users love.

Some of my recent projects include a AI startup mobile app for a skincare company, a hiring platform for a major fintech global brand, and an Automation funnel for a pro services company.

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Not work

When I'm not working

You can find me building in my LAB. I love tinkering and making. Electronics, wearables, computers, and off grid tech. I've been a musician since I was 14. I love playing rock, emo and posthardcore. Guitar is my passion.
I'm also a huge nature boy. I love camping, off roading and love connecting with nature. I also run one of the largest Ai meetups in the country.
If you need design or Ai resources, please reach out. I'm currently accepting fulltime, contract or consulting roles.

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Podcast and electronics gear in Ryan's home LAB
Ryan playing a green Ibanez guitar on stage
Ryan camping beside his Subaru at dusk in the desert

Founder of SD Tech and AI

SD Tech and AI meetup — a group gathered under a canopy outside a craft brewery