I started writing code as a kid, long before it was a career plan. What began as a hobby turned into a lifelong obsession with solving problems through software.
For the past 20 years, I've been at Network Ninja, where I serve as a lead developer on MainEvent, a large-scale enterprise SaaS platform built from the ground up in PHP. It's the kind of project where you learn something new every year, and I've had the privilege of shaping its architecture, building its core systems, and watching it grow into something that powers real businesses every day.
At the end of the day, my primary goal is to solve problems. Software is a tool I use to get there. Whether it's figuring out how to sync a million records across three systems or building a Chrome extension to clean up a Twitter feed, the real satisfaction comes from cracking the puzzle. The best software is invisible. It works so reliably that users never have to think about it.
These days, I'm especially focused on the intersection of traditional backend systems and AI. I've been building MCP integrations, autonomous agent networks, and exploring how large language models can enhance the tools we use every day.
A large-scale platform for the experiential marketing industry. Multi-tenant architecture serving hundreds of clients, with 60+ automated jobs, enterprise integrations, and a recently added MCP/AI layer. A lead developer for 10+ years.
A short order form built for ModernBill, a web host billing platform by ModernGigabyte. This early project caught the company's attention and led to a job interview, a moment that ultimately led to Network Ninja instead.
A loving recreation of a 1995-era band website inspired by the movie "The Net." Complete with a guestbook, embedded media player, tour dates, and pixel-perfect era-authentic design. A passion project and tribute to the early web.
Upload product photos and let GPT do the rest. It analyzes images and generates complete eBay listings with titles, descriptions, pricing suggestions, and product attributes automatically.
A network of GPT powered Twitter/X bots, each with distinct character personalities and context-aware posting. They generate original content based on time of day, trending topics, and their unique voice.
A tax management tool for Amazon Vine items. Handles item categorization by tax treatment, CSV/XLSX import, FMV research, depreciation tracking, and expense management. Includes a companion Chrome extension for syncing data from Amazon.
A Chrome extension for bulk-managing X/Twitter accounts. Supports deleting posts, undoing retweets, removing replies, and unliking content with date and keyword filters. Auto-detects the logged-in user and navigates between profile tabs automatically.
A PHP library for encoding and decoding Morse code with audio file generation, visual output, Govee smart light integration, and Arduino code generation. Published on Packagist as ryanshay/sos.
A collection of satirical campaign websites featuring interactive games, real-time stock simulators, multimedia content, and responsive design. Built for impact and engagement.
Got a project in mind, or just want to talk shop? I'm always up for a good conversation about a problem I can help you solve.