Ryan Pardey

CONTACT

646 886 5937
ryandpardey@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Software Engineer with over 20 years experience in software development with a strong focus on system design of APIs and microservices. Skilled in building scalable solutions, improving code quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Adept at solving complex problems and delivering reliable distributed systems. Strong leadership qualities and committed to writing clean, efficient code and fostering collaboration across teams. Passionate about Go (Golang).

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Improved content delivery speed by 60% through gRPC (Protobuf) Highly skilled Software Developer API design, optimized database implementation, refined caching strategies and modernized cloud-based infrastructure
• Achieved 99.9% uptime for a content platform by designing and deploying a resilient Kubernetes-based infrastructure on Amazon EKS. Implemented horizontal and vertical scaling capabilities, supported by Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, to ensure high availability, scalability, and stability during peak traffic periods.
• Increased marketing efficiency by 40% by enabling faster deployment of targeted campaigns, which resulted in a 25% increase in customer engagement and drove a 15% boost in revenue through higher conversion rates.
• Reduced promotional website development time by 70% through the implementation of reusable modules and the automation of database tasks, resulting in a threefold increase in yearly site production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSIDER, INC.

New York, NY

Staff Software Engineer V

May 2015 – Present

• Led development of Insider’s Content Management Platform (Go), a robust suite of gRPC/REST microservices that improved content delivery speed by 60%, reduced operational overhead by 30%, and enabled 50% faster system expansion and scalability.

  • Worked closely with product managers to gather requirements and design robust software architectures that met functional and technical specifications
  • Enabled efficient, scalable delivery of editorial content to key business systems including Insider’s websites, custom CMS, and syndication partners—supporting millions of monthly readers
  • Enhanced system observability and incident response using Open Telemetry integrated with Datadog
  • Defined solid API contracts using Protobuf, accelerating integration, reducing maintenance and increasing data integrity and reliability

• Designed and implemented a serverless Content Ingestion Service (Go) using AWS Lambda

  • Enabled faster integration of third-party stories and improved operational efficiency
  • Reduced processing time by 30% and supported seamless scaling for increased content volume.

• Built a scalable API (PHP) that integrates with various third-party email marketing providers improving campaign management workflows

  • Boosted marketing efficiency, enabling faster deployment of targeted campaigns, which directly increased customer engagement and conversion rates, driving higher revenue.

• Maintained a cache purging system (Go), interfacing with Fastly, Varnish, Apple News, and Facebook

  • Significantly strengthened content freshness and load speeds, enhancing the user experience and reducing operational costs
  • Supported better SEO performance and faster time-to-market for new content

• Key contributor to the rebuild of subscription-based research platform (PHP)

  • Enhanced platform’s scalability and user interface, resulting in increased customer retention and higher subscription conversions, and a more robust, future-proof product offering.
  • Provided maintenance and enhancements for a broad portfolio of applications, with a focus on unit, integration, performance, and security testing.

PRETTY POLLUTION

New York, NY

Full Stack Engineer

Sep 2012 – May 2015

• Developed custom websites on the Adobe Business Catalyst (SaaS) platform, enabling small and mid-sized businesses to establish a strong digital presence and attract new customers
• Delivered enhanced user experiences by building interactive front-end components with JavaScript and jQuery, helping clients improve customer satisfaction and engagement
• Created customized backend solutions in PHP using the BC API, automating routine processes and allowing clients to focus more resources on revenue-generating activities

CORBIS (NORM MARSHALL & ASSOCIATES)

Los Angeles, CA

Software Engineer

May 2010 – Jul 2012

• Led end-to-end development of short-term promotional microsites for major brand tie-ins with feature film releases, enhancing campaign visibility and user engagement
• Architected and implemented a reusable backend Sweepstakes platform (PHP/MySQL), streamlining development and reducing turnaround time for future promotions
• Built an integrated reporting system leveraging Google Analytics, enabling clients to track campaign performance, user behavior, and ROI in real time

MOJO, INC.

Los Angeles, CA

Web Developer

Jul 2006 – May 2010

• Developed and maintained websites for clients in the finance and sports industries, contributing to an increase in user engagement and overall lead generation
• Delivered responsive, SEO-friendly front and back end solutions using JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and HTML/CSS, tailored to each client’s business goals

FREELANCE CONTRACTOR

Los Angeles, CA

Software Engineer

Jan 2004 – Jun 2006

• Contracted for Wolfgang Puck

  • Implemented a custom internal document management system to streamline workflows and improve organizational efficiency, reducing manual tracking time and overhead costs

• Contracted for Cinder Block House

  • Engineered a high-performance PHP REST API to power a mobile app backend, optimizing functionality and significantly boosting app speed and responsiveness
  • Created batch process that automated the ingestion of feeds, storing data in MySQL, optimizing processing and reducing manual input by 50%

DEUTSCHE BANK

Sydney, Australia

Software Engineer

Jan 1999 – Oct 2003

• Performed software maintenance and feature development for trading applications built in Java, C++, and Perl, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in fast-paced financial environments
• Developed and optimized shell script batch processes and intranet web applications to streamline operations and enhance internal workflows

SKILLS

Programming Languages

Go (Golang), PHP, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Shell scripting

Cloud, Infrastructure & CI/CD

AWS (ECR, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS), Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Terraform, Github Actions, Jenkins

Database & Caching

MongoDB, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Varnish, Fastly

Monitoring & Logging PROFILE

Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), New Relic

Observability

Jaeger, Open Telemetry

Technologies & Tools

Protobuf, gRPC, REST, TDD, NGINX, TinyGo

Testing

Vegeta, Testify, GoMock, K6, Siege, Locust, Artillery, TDD

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY (UTS)

Bachelor of Computer Science (1999)
Sydney, Australia

SAINT PATRICK’S COLLEGE, STRATHFIELD (SPC)

Higher School Certificate (1994)
Sydney, Australia