Ryan Bartolome

Full-stack Software Engineer with production experience building Ruby on Rails and React applications, from fintech systems to AI-powered developer tools. Experienced in designing scalable REST APIs, integrating LLMs, implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search with pgvector, and deploying cloud-native applications. Passionate about building developer-focused software that combines traditional software engineering with modern AI capabilities.

Junior Software Engineer - First Circle Growth Finance Corp.

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

• Developed and deployed new features for an internal business verification and credit assessment platform supporting loan approval workflows.
• Debugged and resolved production issues affecting automated credit checks and document validation processes.
• Translated business and operations requirements into scalable backend solutions using Ruby on Rails and GraphQL.
• Worked with GraphQL APIs and TypeScript-based frontend components to enhance system functionality.
• Monitored application performance using Datadog and assisted in cloud deployments via Azure, Kubernetes, and Cloud66.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with credit and operations teams to improve platform efficiency.
• Contributed to sprint planning and cycle-based delivery in an Agile environment using Linear for task estimation and tracking.
• Collaborated with senior engineers across international teams to deliver production-ready features and align on technical best practices.

Business Owner - T42 Cafe Taguig

(2018-07 - 2024-06)

• Managed full P&L operations, inventory systems, and marketing strategies for a profitable retail business.
• Led cost control initiatives and operational improvements to ensure long-term sustainability.

Store Supervisor - Cantinetta Espresso Concept, Inc. (Illy Cafe)

(2011-11 - 2017-08)

• Supervised daily operations, staff performance, inventory management, and manpower scheduling.
• Led budget planning, financial reporting, and profit optimization initiatives, while executing local store marketing strategies to drive revenue growth.

Full Stack Web Development - Avion School (2025)

Multimedia and Internet - Informatics Computer Institute (2005 - 2007)

AB Literature - University of Santo Tomas (2001 - 2004)