Ryan Johnson VP of Engineering | Leading golf analytics and performance

VP Engineering

Foodsby

Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Vice President Of Software Engineering

Arccos Golf

Jun 2020 - Current (6 years 5 months)

Led comprehensive transformation of Arccos Golf's engineering organization, evolving from early-stage startup to enterprise-grade technology team while driving innovation in golf analytics and performance insights.

• Developed AI-based shot tracking technology resulting in strategic intellectual property protection (U.S. Patent #12172066), leading the technical research and implementation from concept to patent grant.

• Established comprehensive data infrastructure, implementing Snowflake warehouse and BI tools that transitioned the organization from spreadsheet analysis to data-driven decision making.

• Designed resilient AWS architecture using serverless technologies and event-driven patterns, eliminating

VP Engineering

BuzzFeed

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (8 months)

• Recruited top-tier talent and led a 100+ person engineering team, with a focus on scaling capacity and improving speed, quality, and efficiency. Established appropriate team structure and managed operations across the entire engineering organization.
• Oversaw and guided team that rebuilt and launched new tools for the entire BuzzFeed Motion Picture team, increasing revenue, profitability, and brand  awareness. Effectively cut consultant spending by over $2M, while maintaining productivity levels.
• Served as a key member of the leadership team, reporting the architecture and technology roadmap for new products, clearly communicating roadmap to both the engineering team and to non-technical members of the leadership team.

VP Ad Product & Packaging (Ad Solutions)

BuzzFeed

Aug 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 6 months)

As our VP of Ad Solutions, I'm responsible for the development and performance of our ad products and tentpole packages in market.

VP of Mobile Engineering

BuzzFeed

Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

• Oversaw the entire suite of BuzzFeed’s apps, turning around the flagship app with millions of daily users, achieving a 5-star rating from previous 1-star. Launched 4 new apps, enhancing the suite of products offered, including BuzzFeed Video and News.
• Won multiple awards for the rebuilt BuzzFeed app and News app, including 3 best app awards from Webby, nomination from Google Plays Best App of the Year, multiple features in both app stores and industry praise.  
• Led strategic business development plans and managed activities for key client accounts, including Apple’s App Store and Google Play, to name a few.
• Spearheaded the acquisition of two companies, established the firm’s new office in Minneapolis, Minnesota and re

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Director of Technology

Hyper IQ

Oct 2013 - Feb 2014 (5 months)

Adjunct Faculty

North Hennepin Community College

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 (6 months)

Teaching the Intro to Mobile Programming on iOS Course

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VP of Technology

RedStamp

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (6 months)

Managed development of a tech stack consisting of an iPhone app, Ruby on Rails API server, MongoDB database, and a Javascript based web app. Oversaw multiple developers and responsible for training junior iOS developer.

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Senior iOS Engineer

RedStamp

Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Developed iPhone application that allows users to send out postcards and e-cards. Designed and implemented innovative ways to achieve client’s goal of allowing the user to customize their cards, through the use of multiple iOS frameworks. Winner of the Flurry 2012 App Spotlight Award, featured by Apple, Starbucks, the Today Show, CBS Morning Show, and the New York Times.

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iOS Developer / President

Mobile Data Solutions Inc MN

Oct 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 3 months)

Consult and develop applications for my clients and myself.

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Associate

Leonard Street and Deinard

Sep 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Business and Securities Litigation

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Regional Field Director

BushCheney

Jan 2004 - Nov 2004 (11 months)

Ran a grassroots organization of over 15,000 volunteers and managed a team of five field staffers.

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Aide to Mayor Norm Coleman

Coleman for US Senate

Sep 2001 - Nov 2002 (1 year 3 months)

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