Ryan Loupee
Full Stack Developer
Problems are opportunities to build something better.
About
Hi, I'm Ryan. I'm a full-stack developer with a passion for tinkering and building things. I'm based in West Michigan and currently work as a freelance developer. I'm a quick learner, enjoy new challenges, and like digging into problems until they make sense.
Experience
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Self-Employed
I’m a full-stack developer who enjoys turning ideas into real, working products. I’ve partnered with clients to build solutions that actually help people, not just ship code. Along the way, I’ve learned fast, adapted often, and enjoyed sharing what I learn with others.
Full-Stack Development Intern
BizStream
BizStream is a full-service digital agency focused on custom software solutions. I worked on Bout Maker, a youth wrestling event scheduling app designed to dramatically reduce event setup time. As a former wrestler myself, it was especially rewarding to help build something that made life easier for coaches, organizers, and athletes.
Software Onboarding Specialist
Integrated Practice Solutions
Helping people comes naturally to me. In this role, I supported new customers as they got up and running with the software, making sure they felt confident, comfortable, and successful from day one.
Latest Projects
Workspace Deployer
A web application that lets users generate single-click executables that open files, directories, and URLs on their local system.
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Scan By Me
A utility-style project focused on scanning and processing user-provided input in a simple, practical way. Built as an exploration of clean interfaces and straightforward functionality.
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Boutmaker
An automated youth wrestling event scheduling application designed to simplify and speed up event setup.
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College Football Ranker
An interactive ranking tool that allows users to customize the weight of various college football statistics to generate personalized team rankings based on their own priorities.
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Bet Bot
A data-driven NBA analysis tool that uses a Go-based backend to process historical game data and estimate which player is most likely to take the first shot in a game, along with their probability of making it.
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The Pickle
A lightweight application for tracking match records and head-to-head results between players, designed to make it easy to log games and review historical performance.
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Skills
Frontend
- React
React is a great library for building interactive user interfaces. I like its component-based architecture and the flexibility it provides.
- Next.js
Next.js makes React development a breeze with its built-in routing, SSR, and optimization features. Paired with Vercel, it provides a seamless deployment experience.
- TypeScript
TypeScript brings type safety to JavaScript, catching errors early and making codebases more maintainable. I can't imagine working without it.
- Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS revolutionized how I write CSS. I like having the classes right there in the markup, making it easy to see and adjust styles without switching between files.
- HTML5
HTML5 provides semantic elements that make web pages more accessible and SEO-friendly. It's the foundation of every web project.
- CSS3
CSS3's modern features like Flexbox and Grid make layout design intuitive and responsive.
Backend
- Node.js
Node.js enables full-stack JavaScript development, which is incredibly efficient. The npm ecosystem is vast and powerful.
- Express
Express is lightweight and flexible, making it perfect for building RESTful APIs. It's minimal but extensible when needed.
- Go
Go's simplicity and performance make it excellent for backend services. The concurrency model is intuitive and powerful.
- PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is a robust relational database with excellent features. Its extensibility makes it reliable for complex applications.
- MongoDB
MongoDB's document model is great for flexible schemas and rapid prototyping. It's perfect when data structure evolves frequently.
- REST APIs
REST APIs provide a standard way to communicate between services. They're simple, stateless, and work well with HTTP's existing infrastructure.
Testing & Workflow
- CI/CD
CI/CD pipelines automate testing and deployment, reducing human error and enabling faster releases. Essential for modern development workflows.
- Git
Git is the backbone of version control. Its branching model allows for collaborative development and safe experimentation.
- Testing
Comprehensive testing gives confidence in code changes. Unit, integration, and E2E tests each serve important roles in quality assurance.
- Edge-case handling
Handling edge cases separates good code from great code. It's about thinking through all possible scenarios and graceful error handling.
- Performance optimization
Performance optimization is crucial for user experience. From code splitting to database indexing, every optimization counts.
Contact
Get in touch via email, GitHub, or LinkedIn