About Me

Ryan McGuire - Software Developer

Full-Stack Developer & Digital Solutions Specialist

I'm Ryan, a software engineer from Co. Mayo with a passion for building modern, efficient web applications that solve real business problems. With a Master's in Software Engineering and years of hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade systems, I bring technical expertise and practical problem-solving to every project.

My background spans full-stack development in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail IT systems—industries where reliability, data accuracy, and user experience are critical. I've built everything from real-time manufacturing dashboards to automated verification systems, and I love translating complex requirements into clean, maintainable solutions.

Now, I'm bringing that same level of craftsmanship to small businesses. Whether you need a responsive business website, a custom web application, or help modernizing your digital presence, I'll work closely with you to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with your goals.

What I Bring to Your Project

Full-Stack Expertise

I build complete web solutions from frontend to backend. Whether it's a Vue.js interactive interface, a C# API, or a database-driven application, I handle every layer with confidence and best practices.

Business-Focused Development

I don't just write code—I solve problems. My experience working directly with stakeholders across manufacturing and IT means I understand business needs, gather requirements effectively, and deliver solutions that work in the real world.

Modern, Maintainable Code

I write clean, well-structured code using current best practices. Your website or application will be built to last, easy to update, and scalable as your business grows.

End-to-End Ownership

From initial consultation through deployment and beyond, I'm with you every step of the way. I handle version control, testing, deployment pipelines, and ongoing support—no need to coordinate multiple vendors.

Technologies & Skills

Modern technologies and proven expertise across the full development stack

Frontend Development

Vue.js

Reactive UIs

📜
JavaScript

ES6+ Modern JS

🎨
HTML & CSS

Responsive Design

💨
Tailwind CSS

Modern Styling

Backend Development

🔷
C# / .NET

Enterprise APIs

🟢
Node.js

Server-side JS

🐍
Python

Scripting & APIs

🔌
REST APIs

Web Services

Database & DevOps

🗄️
SQL Server

Database Design

🐬
MySQL

Relational DBs

🐳
Docker

Containerization

🔀
Git

Version Control

My Approach

Clear Communication: I take time to understand your business, your challenges, and your vision. No assumptions—just straightforward conversations about what you need and how we'll get there.

Quality First: I'm committed to delivering work I'm proud of. That means thorough testing, clean code, responsive design, and attention to details that make the difference between "okay" and exceptional.

Long-Term Partnership: I'm not just here to hand off a project and disappear. I want to build relationships and be a reliable technical partner as your business evolves.

Background & Education

Master of Science in Software Engineering

National University of Ireland, Galway | First Class Honours

Specialized in database technologies and advanced software engineering practices. Thesis work involved building a Java Android application with real-time GPS tracking and database integration.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering

University of Limerick | Second Class Honours

Foundation in both hardware and software systems, with final year project focused on microcontroller-based automation systems.

Let's Build Something Great

Whether you're looking to establish your online presence, modernize an existing system, or build a custom web application, I'd love to hear about your project.