Ryland Wittman

Summary

Systems-oriented developer with experience translating ambiguous operational needs into working software. Led the launch of a native mobile system and internal operations platform, delivered web systems for government contractors, non-profits, and small organizations, and produced documentation around system behavior, constraints, and maintainability. Comfortable working across users, requirements, architecture, data flows, frontend/backend implementation, and stakeholder communication from early design through deployment.

Education

Technical Skills

Programming & Development

Python, SQL, React, Git, Linux, Jupyter

Data & Analytics

Data analysis, data visualization, Tableau, Excel, business intelligence, reporting

Systems & Engineering Tools

MATLAB, Simulink, TensorFlow

Product & Delivery

Technical documentation, stakeholder communication, product requirements, Jira, Confluence

Certification

CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)

Professional Experience

1. Blackseed AI — Tampa, FL

   Nov 2025 – Jan 2026

   Lead Developer / Technical Lead (Contract)

   • Led the technical definition and launch of a native mobile system and an internal operational platform from initial concept through deployment.
   • Owned system-level design decisions, including architecture, data flows, operational constraints, and delivery tradeoffs.
   • Guided a small technical team, resolving design and execution issues while keeping focus on system behavior and real-world use.
   • Supported operational reporting and system visibility during rollout to inform corrective actions and next-phase decisions.
   • Produced clear documentation describing system operation, assumptions, constraints, and known limitations to support long-term maintainability.
   • Communicated regularly with stakeholders while tracking and managing the early product management lifecycle.

2. Contracting & Consulting — Orlando, FL

   Jan 2025 – Nov 2025

   Web Development & Strategy Consultant

   • Delivered technical systems for government contractors, non-profits, and small organizations with limited internal technical capacity.
   • Took loosely defined goals and translated them into concrete, usable systems under practical constraints.
   • Balanced technical feasibility, timelines, and stakeholder needs without formal product or program infrastructure.

3. Bankers Life — Orlando, FL

   Mar 2024 – Nov 2024

   Financial Professional

   • Managed over $1M in annuity sales and referred $10M+ in client assets.
   • Worked directly with clients in high-trust, high-stakes decision environments.
   • Operated in a regulated setting requiring careful documentation, accuracy, and follow-through.

4. Southern Flower — Pueblo, CO

   May 2021 – Jul 2021

   Business Operations

   • Supported day-to-day operations in a physically demanding and tightly regulated agricultural environment.
   • Liquidated equipment valued at $10,000+ and negotiated external partnerships.
   • Addressed practical operational problems as they arose without formal structure or support.