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Career / Where I've worked
Ryan VerWey's experience combines full-stack development, enterprise software delivery, fintech technology leadership, business ownership, data analysis, and Army GEOINT work. This timeline connects to the broader project portfolio and downloadable resume.
Mar 2026 - Present
Serve as the executive technology leader for a mortgage rate comparison platform, owning technology direction from infrastructure to product delivery. Architect and govern application services, data handling, third-party integrations, Microsoft 365 administration, vendor decisions, software licensing, security policy, and product roadmap execution for mortgage technology workflows.
More context: Ratespedia, Ratespedia Network, MyRatespedia, Resume PDF.
Nov 2025 - Present
Provide software development and sustainment support to the USSOCOM J6 Budget Tool. Design, code, test, and maintain enterprise-level applications ensuring availability, reliability, and performance. Implement responsive front-end interfaces using Angular and develop back-end services and APIs using .NET and C#. Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases, queries, and stored procedures. Develop and maintain Windows Services for workflow automation and system integration. Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing while ensuring applications adhere to DoD cybersecurity and secure coding standards. Support lifecycle management activities including requirements gathering, design documentation, deployment, and sustainment. Collaborate with government stakeholders, business analysts, and other developers to meet mission needs for critical financial systems.
More context: Resume PDF, Contractor role context.
2024 - Present
Own and operate Echo Effect LLC as a web development, social media consulting, and website optimization business. Lead service positioning, product planning, client communication, website delivery, content strategy, subscription offer design, and day-to-day business operations. Built Optimize as a live audit product for SEO, AEO, GEO, crawler access, structured data, WCAG, and ADA-readiness repair planning while continuing to ship responsive, accessible interfaces with Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, analytics, and practical automation.
More context: Echo Effect, Optimize, Portfolio project details, Resume PDF.
2022 - Oct 2025
Developed React applications, SharePoint enhancements, Power Platform solutions, and organizational web tools for defense customers. Work included AI-assisted search concepts for structured analytic methods, user-interface improvements across internal sites, Power Apps/Power Automate/Power BI workflows, automated testing, and team development standards.
More context: Resume PDF, Experience overview.
2007 - 2024
Delivered freelance websites, portfolios, application prototypes, API integrations, and e-commerce-style project work across a long-running independent web development practice. The work emphasized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, REST APIs, SQL, Git, cloud hosting, accessibility, performance, and search-minded implementation.
More context: Project portfolio, GitHub, Resume PDF.
Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
As the ISR Division Operations NCO, oversaw comprehensive knowledge and records management systems across multiple classified networks, ensuring seamless information flow and compliance with intelligence community standards. Developed and implemented automated workflows using Power Automate and custom Python scripting to streamline data processing and reduce manual overhead. Led the design and deployment of interactive SharePoint knowledge repositories that enhanced cross-functional collaboration between intelligence analysts and operational planners. Managed Agile development processes for division-level information systems, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities on accelerated timelines. Established standardized data governance protocols and training programs that improved information security and operational efficiency across the ISR enterprise.
Feb 2019 - Mar 2020
Orchestrated comprehensive training programs for joint service members. Led instruction and curriculum development for the ISR Tactical Controller (ITC) Course. Created training materials and scenario tooling, incorporating data‑driven exercises and lightweight SharePoint/JS utilities to evaluate performance and visualize results.
Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
Managed comprehensive ISR operations and maintained the Common Operating Picture (COP), producing Daily Readbooks and briefing senior military and civilian leadership on intelligence assessments and operational status. Developed and implemented a complete Job Qualification Standards (JQS) training program for collection personnel, establishing standardized competency requirements and evaluation criteria. Coordinated multi‑source intelligence feeds and improved team workflows through custom scripting, automated templates, and interactive dashboards that aligned data capture processes to actionable intelligence insights for strategic decision-making.
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
Deputy to the Senior Watch Officer at the USCENTCOM Joint Operations Center, serving as a critical link between operations and intelligence functions. Managed the Common Operating Picture (COP) and produced Daily Readbooks, providing comprehensive intelligence briefings to senior military and civilian leadership including flag officers and DoD executives. Maintained real‑time intelligence fusion capabilities across multiple classified networks and developed a complete Job Qualification Standards (JQS) training program for incoming personnel. Standardized reporting protocols and visualization frameworks, introducing automated data preparation workflows using Python scripting, Excel macros, and templated reporting structures that improved efficiency, ensuring consistent intelligence dissemination throughout the Area of Responsibility.
May 2015 - Oct 2017
Leveraged advanced analytical skills and expertise in space and airborne geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to provide actionable insights, contributing to mission success in dynamic operational environments. Utilized SOCET GPX for exploitation of satellite and ISR imagery, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Panchromatic datasets, conducting detailed photogrammetric analysis and feature extraction. Led imagery collection efforts and conducted thorough quality control assessments, ensuring the delivery of accurate and actionable intelligence products to support tactical and strategic decision-making processes. Led a GEOINT team of 13 analysts supporting US/NATO operations. Delivered imagery‑driven assessments, geo‑enrichment, and map products; improved throughput with Python/ArcGIS workflows.
Apr 2012 - May 2015
Performed comprehensive overhead and aerial imagery analysis using SOCET GPX for exploitation of satellite and ISR imagery, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Panchromatic image processing and interpretation. Conducted target development and pattern analysis, integrating ISR data with geospatial mapping systems for enemy tracking and threat assessment. Produced detailed analytic products and datasets used in operational planning and tactical decision-making, leveraging ArcGIS/QGIS tooling and custom Python scripting for automated and repeatable analytical tasks.
May 2011 - Apr 2012
Tracked and coordinated tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations between corps, division, and battalion assets, ensuring seamless integration of multi‑echelon collection capabilities. Prepared comprehensive intelligence reports and briefings for senior 1st Infantry Division leadership, providing critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence assessments. Developed and implemented a predictive analytical model for counter‑IED operations that identified threat patterns and drove theater‑wide collection priorities, significantly enhancing force protection capabilities and operational effectiveness across the area of operations.