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About
Me

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SRE-focused IT Professional with 9+ years of experience blending systems administration and software development in complex, regulated IT environments. Proficient in Python, Go, and Java with hands-on experience in cloud computing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

My journey spans from traditional IT infrastructure to cloud-native architectures, with expertise in building and maintaining scalable, reliable systems that empower development teams. I'm passionate about automation, observability, and creating infrastructure that just works.

Currently working on site reliability engineering and core banking systems, with particular focus on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code.

Experience Highlights

Site Reliability Engineer (Consultant)

PreSnap • March 2021 - Present • Remote (Austin, TX)

Designed and maintained site reliability infrastructure. Delivered critical incident response and coordinated with third-party service providers. Served as primary bridge between product and engineering teams, ensuring deployments adhered to reliability and performance benchmarks.

Core Banking Analyst Level 3

Lake Michigan Credit Union • March 2021 - Present • Grand Rapids, MI

Engineered and administered core banking automation, progressing from Level 1 to Level 3 analyst. Provide escalated technical support and manage vendor relationships. Act as key liaison between business and DevOps teams, ensuring features meet quality and operational standards.

Previous Experience

2015 - 2021 • Multiple Roles

IT Infrastructure Manager at Michigan One Community Credit Union, IT Consultant at Healing Organic Garden, and Infrastructure Support Technician at Ionia Public Schools. Expertise in network infrastructure, virtualization, regulatory compliance, and enterprise systems.

Quick Facts

Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Current Roles
SRE & Core Banking
Experience
9+ Years
# System Stats
$ uptime
9 years, 2 months in production
$ df -h /skills
Python | Go | Java | TypeScript
$ ping reliability
64 bytes: time=1ms (SLA: 99.9%)
$ status
● active (running) • open to opportunities

Education

B.S. Information Technology
Western Governors University • 2018-2020
Computer Systems & Networking
Heartlands Institute of Technology • 2015-2017
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Technical
Skills

A comprehensive toolkit built from 9+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, and software development.

Languages
Python
Go
TypeScript
JavaScript
Java
Bash/Shell
Cloud & DevOps
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Docker
GitLab CI/CD
Terraform
Ansible
Infrastructure
Hyper-V
ESXi
Active Directory
Veeam Backup
Cisco Networking
Linux/Windows Server
Certifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
CompTIA A+
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Featured
Projects

A collection of open-source projects showcasing my work in infrastructure automation, AI/ML tooling, and full-stack development.

TF

TF-NLP-Agent

Terraform Natural Language Processing Agent for infrastructure automation through conversational AI. Bridges the gap between natural language and infrastructure-as-code.

GoTerraformOpenAIDockerCI/CD
RAG

RAGDocParser

Document parser optimized for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems. Scrapes documentation sites, folders, or individual files and outputs optimized flat files for vector databases.

PythonRAGVector DBOCRBeautifulSoup
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GardenInventory

Comprehensive garden resource tracking system with plant management, inventory alerts, and yield analytics. Built for sustainable home gardening with data-driven insights.

Node.jsMongoDBExpressDockerREST API
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Resume

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resume.txt
RYAN STEPHENS
Grand Rapids, Michigan
me@ryanstephens.work | ryanstephens.work
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SRE-focused IT Professional with 9+ years of experience blending systems administration and software development in complex, regulated IT environments.
EXPERIENCE
Site Reliability Engineer (Consultant)
PreSnap • March 2021 - Present
Core Banking Analyst Level 3
Lake Michigan Credit Union • March 2021 - Present
+ 3 additional roles (2015-2021)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Python, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD
Infrastructure: Active Directory, Hyper-V, ESXi, Veeam, Cisco
EDUCATION
• B.S. Information Technology - WGU (2018-2020)
• Computer Systems & Networking - HIT (2015-2017)
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Full Resume

PDF Format • 2 pages

Comprehensive overview of my experience, technical skills, education, and project portfolio. Optimized for both human readers and ATS systems.

Quick Stats

9+
Years Experience
5
Roles
15+
Technologies
2
Degrees

What You'll Find

Detailed work history with quantified achievements
Comprehensive technical skills and proficiency levels
Notable projects and open-source contributions
Professional certifications and ongoing education
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Get In
Touch

Let's build something amazing together. I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities.

Let's Talk

Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss opportunities, or just want to say hi—I'd love to hear from you.

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me@ryanstephens.work
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