Ryan Jarnutowski

Professional Experience

10+ years of experience building scalable applications, leading technical initiatives, and delivering high-impact solutions across various industries and company stages.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

NYC Tourism & Travel

Lead full-stack development for city tourism programs serving millions of visitors annually.

Jun 2023 – Present
New York, NY (Remote)

Key Achievements

  • Architected React 18 + Material-UI platform powering multiple city programs (Broadway Week, Restaurant Week, Hotel Week)
  • Built Contentful CMS integration with automated DynamoDB sync + SHA256 cache validation → improved reliability
  • Implemented Algolia search with dynamic index management and real-time record sync
  • Delivered Azure AD authentication + RBAC using MSAL for enterprise security
  • Created AWS serverless infrastructure (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, S3) with CI/CD → cut deployment time by 70%
  • Designed Redis/ElastiCache layer with cache key management → reduced DB load 60%

Technologies & Skills

React 18 TypeScript Material-UI Contentful DynamoDB Algolia Azure AD AWS Lambda Redis CI/CD

Senior Backend Engineer

Plumlife

Led backend architecture and microservices development for B2B platform.

Jun 2022 – May 2023
Remote

Key Achievements

  • Built quoting microservices → reduced client onboarding time by 75%
  • Refactored unstable APIs with standardized response patterns → boosted uptime & test coverage
  • Delivered modular backend interfaces → improved maintainability
  • Designed scalable data pipelines for real-time business intelligence
  • Implemented comprehensive API documentation and testing strategies

Technologies & Skills

Microservices REST APIs Backend Architecture API Design Testing Documentation

Backend Engineer

IMARC (Freelance)

Delivered custom backend solutions and internal tooling for digital agency clients.

2021 – 2022
Remote

Key Achievements

  • Delivered third-party integrations (Laravel/PHP) for e-commerce platforms
  • Built internal cross-platform tools (Electron + React) for workflow automation
  • Created data synchronization pipelines between multiple client systems
  • Provided technical consulting on architecture and scalability

Technologies & Skills

Laravel PHP Electron React Third-party APIs Data Integration

Software Engineer

Blue State Digital / NGP VAN

Developed political campaign and fundraising technology serving major Democratic campaigns and organizations.

2015 – 2020
Boston, MA / Remote

Key Achievements

  • Built custom SMS API + React UI for large-scale political messaging campaigns
  • Created reusable React/TypeScript component libraries used across multiple products
  • Designed fundraising backend (Laravel, Docker, AWS) with caching strategies
  • Implemented real-time data processing for campaign analytics and reporting
  • Collaborated with product teams to deliver features during high-stakes election cycles

Technologies & Skills

React TypeScript Laravel Docker AWS SMS APIs Real-time Processing

Software Developer

C-Squared Systems

Developed deployment automation and network monitoring solutions for enterprise clients.

2013 – 2015
New Hampshire

Key Achievements

  • Built deployment automation tools reducing manual deployment time by 60%
  • Created SNMP integrations for network monitoring and alerting systems
  • Modernized legacy plugin architecture for improved maintainability
  • Provided technical support and consulting for enterprise networking solutions

Technologies & Skills

Deployment Automation SNMP Network Monitoring Legacy Modernization

Ready to discuss opportunities?

I'm actively seeking senior-level positions where I can contribute to meaningful projects and technical leadership.