Ryan Goldstein

Sr. Software Engineer / Architect

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Experience

Disney Interactive
Staff Software Engineer
October 2011 – Present
North Hollywood, CA
  • Supported and maintained all backend services for disney.com
  • Final support layer for all unsupported applications
  • Migrated entire virtual infrastructure to new datacenter
  • Created new cloud-based hosting environment
  • Implemented rapid deployment systems for elastic applications
  • Deployed enterprise-grade multisite WordPress
  • Developed internal utilities for streamlining operations

CPMStar
Sr. Software Engineer
October 2010 – September 2011
Santa Monica, CA
  • Development of JavaScript framework for asynchronously displaying innovative new ad formats
  • Development of new ad formats in JavaScript and Flash
  • Adding C#/.NET modules to existing high-capacity ad server to interface with front-end code

RazorGator
Sr. Software Engineer
July 2010 – July 2010
West Los Angeles, CA
  • Maintained production data workflow utilizing WCF/MSMQ and multiple internal and external SOAP web services
  • Development of new back office tools and upgrading of existing systems in C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server
  • Company was downsized 85% immediately after starting

Disney Interactive Media Group
Sr. Web Developer
October 2008 – July 2010
North Hollywood, CA
  • Maintained multiple production server applications across multiple clusters and physical locations
  • Maintained proprietary content management systems, content scheduling systems, content publishing systems, and application servers
  • Primary engineer on dmc.go.com (ISP premium subscription service)
  • Middle-Tier Java/JSP/Tomcat architecture and development
  • Developed back-office applications to facilitate content workflow

Walt Disney Internet Group
Sr. Web Developer
October 2008 – July 2010
North Hollywood, CA
  • Facilitated the localization efforts to rapidly deploy Disney branded websites in international markets
  • Liaison to international Flash developers, software engineers, and system engineers
  • Created project plans and technical specifications for outsourcing
  • Lead 2 Flash programmers in Flash game and localization programming
  • Developed internal applications for content workflow
  • Company reorganized into new department above

Xylin
Owner/Web Developer
August 2003 – December 2007
West Hills, California
  • Sole proprietor of a web design, development, and hosting firm
  • Web Development in C#, ASP.NET, PHP, C++, Flash, ActionScript, JavaScript, SQL Server, MySQL, D/XHTML, and AJAX
  • Provisioned and maintained Windows and Linux hosting servers in remote datacenter
  • Handled all client interaction and scheduling
  • Subcontracted design, multimedia, SEO/SEM, and QA services
  • Custom CMS and E-Commerce solutions for small to medium sized businesses and design firms/ad agencies
  • Major clients included Paramount Pictures, Universal Music, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Caesarstone

McElroy Advertising Agency
Sr. Web Developer
July 2004 – September 2006
Marina Del Rey, California
  • Web development and integration in Visual Studio, C#, SQL Server, DHTML, JavaScript, and SOAP
  • Integrated websites with Nestlé’s proprietary Content Management System
  • Upgraded VeryBestKids.com from ASP.NET 1.1 to 2.0
  • Built static version of Nescafe.com for CDN delivery of high profile campaign with form data collection
  • Lead 3 C# web developers and 1 Flash developer

Bason Computer
Web Developer
May 2003 – August 2003
Chatsworth, California
  • Developed public web applications and back office web/desktop applications with Visual Studio, C#, SQL Server, DHTML, and JavaScript

Cyberspace HQ Software
Technical Support
March 2003 – May 2003
Canoga Park, California
  • Web and phone based technical support for multiple software  products
  • Network Administration
  • Web Development
  • SEO/SEM services

Attorneys Online, Inc.
Web Developer
January 2001 – November 2003
Fallbrook, California
  • Developed dynamic websites and CMS applications for law firms with ASP/VBScript, PHP, SQL Server, MySQL, Access, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash, and ActionScript
  • Network/Server Administration
  • System Administration
  • Lead 3 web designers

Saxton Associates Digital Printing
General Manager
April 1999 – December 2000
Chico, California
  • Digital printing on multiple high-end Xerox copiers and large format printers
  • File format manipulation
  • Graphic design and desktop publishing
  • Lamination and mounting of large format output
  • Network/server administration
  • Raster Image Processor integration
  • System administration
  • Lead 2 designers

Kinko’s
Technology Specialist
October 1995 – April 1999
Chico, California
  • User assistance with rental workstations
  • Digital printing on multiple high-end Xerox copiers and large format printers
  • File format manipulation
  • Graphic design and desktop publishing
  • System administration
  • Backup cashier, production copier, and bindery
6550 Lindley Ave. .:. Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 585-7650