Who am I?
Hello! My name's Ryan and I'm a professional Drummer and Software Engineer based in Nashville TN. Alongside my work as a musician, I develop websites, build EPKs, and offer other digital services to assist creatives in sharing their work and securing more work. I maintain my own portfolio for my work as a drummer at ryanwhittdrums.com if you'd like to check that out.
I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2024 with a B.S. in Computer Science. A summary of my professional work and education can be found in the 'resume' section.
Below I have included a summary of typical services that I provide, although I am well-versed in other technologies and may be able to help you with tech problems outside of the scope below as well.
Thanks for checking out my work! I hope to hear from you soon. I can be reached here if you have any questions.
How does it work?
Here's how our workflow for getting your perfect solution will usually go:
- We will communicate via email/phone calls/video meetings to determine what you need from your website.
- We will ensure that you have a domain and hosting ready to go or plans to acquire them. I can help you with this.
- I will design a demo for you that demonstrates the flow and position of content on the website.
- We'll both review that demo and ensure that it meets your standards.
- Upon approval of the demo, I will begin developing your website, setting up any necessary accounts, and testing all requested features.
- When the website development is finished, I will demo it for you.
- Once the website is ready for the public, I will deploy your website.
- Maintenance of the website, domain, and hosting will be determined in our email/phone discussions.
Why do I need a custom website if I can use Squarespace, Wix, etc?
While you could pay a website builder service and put the site together yourself with drag & drop blocks, working with me ensures that your website is more unique and fits your vision perfectly.
With me as your developer, you will have a direct line of contact for revisions and to have your creative ideas heard/Implemented. We are able to communicate directly and create something that truly represents you rather than using the same templates everyone else does.
Also, having the website built through me is a one-time cost, not a subscription. Every website requires domain registration and hosting, which will be an additional monthly/annual cost, and I can set that up for you.
Interested in working with me? Click here to send me an email and we can get started!
Services
The cost of services can vary based upon the amount of time/effort needed to implement your vision. Please send me an email below to get a quote for the work you need done.
1 Page EPK-Style Website
Turnaround: ~1 week
Includes:
- Dedicated place to display photos, videos, music links
- Contact form that integrates with your email service to send you emails directly from your website
- Mobile-friendly design
- Show calendar
- Bandsintown account setup and integration with website
- Download link for an existing EPK (or I can make one for you)
3-5+ Page Website
Turnaround: ~3 weeks
Includes:
- All of the features available with the 1 page website
- Usually 3-5 pages or more
- Multiple tabs of information, allowing for more elaborate and distinct information about your work
- More granularity, interactivity, and creative features.
EPK
Turnaround: ~1 week
Includes:
- EPK professionally designed and delivered as a PDF
- Displays a bio, press quotes, photos, music links, video links, etc.
- Various font styles & design choices available (we will make sure it fits the theme/vibe of your work)
Extra services I can provide
- Email list setup and marketing email(s) creation
- Social media management/content creation
- Maintain your domain/hosting for you
Website Updates/Reworks
Turnaround: varies
- Already have a website, but it needs updating? Or just not happy with it at the moment? I can improve it or completely remake it for you!
Education
University of Kentucky
B.S. Computer Science (Completed May 2024)
Work Experience
Car-Part.com
Checkmate Software Developer
September 2024 - Present
- Help to maintain Checkmate - a robust inventory management application that assists salvage yards with various admin tasks
- Deliver bug fixes to internal and external customers
- Work with and study Windows API, Delphi, and UI design
Coastal
Junior Analyst Intern
September 2023 - December 2023
- Configured a Service Cloud solution for a Salesforce consulting case study and presented the solution to
a group of Coastal Cloud managers, analysts, and developers
- Studied Lightning Web Components, Apex, and other Salesforce development features through
Trailhead while preparing for the Salesforce Administrator certification and learning Agile development
Toyota Material Handling
Controls & IOT Intern
May 2023 - August 2023
- Lead development of an Angular website for office and production line associates that displayed a
centralized view of Key Performance Indicator boards, production tools, and other plant visualizations
- Implemented Python scripts to take data from SCADA systems and dynamically update the centralized
visualizations using JSON files, abstractions from the Angular framework, and Angular Material
- Leveraged SCADA platform to perform maintenance on live automation scripts and visualizations in the
plant, requiring careful coordination with manufacturing associates and production engineers
- Operated remote server access software to perform server-level maintenance on active plant
visualizations while confirming accuracy of updates on visualization boards during production hours
Notable Projects
Human Domino Effect Website
January 2024 - April 2024
- Collaborated with a team of University of Kentucky students to build a website for a local business owner promoting an educational game/concept.
- Presented this solution to other students, stakeholders, and professors.
Technologies Used:
- Bootstrap
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
Manufacturing Plant Website
May 2023 - August 2023
- Developed a website that displayed key information and allowed controls access to a manufacturing plant's data visualizations and tools.
Technologies Used:
- Python
- Typescript
- Angular
- Ignition SCADA System
- OPC-UA Devices
Arduino Hydroponics System
August 2021 - December 2021
- Built a functional hydroponics system using Arduino Uno, external devices, and code to control image processing, servo motors, and sump systems.
Technologies Used:
- Arduino Code
- 3D-Printing
- Python
- MATLAB
Technical Skills
Languages I Use/Have Used
- Delphi
- C
- C++
- Python
- Javascript
- Typescript
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- SQL
- R
- x86-64 Assembly
- MATLAB
- Arduino Code
Additional Skills & Tools I Use/Have Used
- Twilio
- Angular
- React
- Linux
- Git
- SVN
- Github
- Bash
- Powershell
- GDB Debugger
- Bootstrap
- OPC-UA Devices
- SCADA Systems