# Ryan Cocuzzo

> Software Engineer | Ex-IBM Quantum

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ryancocuzzo

I build reliable distributed systems and the platform foundations that teams ship on. Currently at IBM Quantum, I own mission‑critical services and deliver CI/CD, observability, and compliance‑driven infrastructure across Go/TypeScript microservices on Kubernetes. I focus on clean service boundaries, pragmatic software patterns, and SRE discipline—fewer incidents, faster recovery, and safer deploys. Prior founder experience sharpened my end‑to‑end ownership and operational rigor, which I apply daily in platform engineering. I work across Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, NATS, and OpenTelemetry, and I care about clear documentation and repeatable processes.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer | Quantum @ IBM
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Built and scaled cloud services for IBM's quantum computing platform, progressing from owning mission-critical microservices to delivering platform infrastructure for GA and FedRAMP readiness. Implemented CI/CD across gateway and frontline services with automated testing and security scanning that became the foundation for our compliance pathway. Delivered key features through the IBM Cloud replatforming, including instance workloads (jobs/sessions) and the Admin User Analytics migration, and supported the move to private endpoints. Drove reliability practices by authoring disaster recovery plans, establishing SRE patterns, and handling incidents as part of the on-call rotation. Enabled multi-region compliance and data classification/migration efforts across services and data boundaries. Owned the Interim Qiskit Runtime service that carried production workloads during the transition of services, including Bring-Your-Own-Bucket and execution-time prediction features. Worked across Go and TypeScript services on Kubernetes with OpenTelemetry and Prometheus, PostgreSQL and MongoDB data layers, and NATS messaging; the role centered on distributed systems and platform reliability at scale.

Selected Highlights:
- Implemented CI/CD for core gateway and frontline services; major step toward GA readiness
- Delivered IBM Cloud replatforming features: instance workloads and Admin User Analytics
- Implemented SAST/DAST/dependency vulnerability scans and supported resolution
- Enabled multi-region compliance across services; supported data privacy measures
- Authored disaster recovery plans, established SRE patterns, and handled incidents on-call
- Owned Interim Qiskit Runtime service carrying production workloads during service migration
- Awarded CEO-signed recognition for contributions to Quantum Premium revenue milestone

Tech Stack: Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.js, NestJS, NATS, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ArgoCD, Helm, IBM Cloud

### Software Engineer - Entry Level | Quantum @ IBM
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
I write clean, well-architected software to deliver Qiskit and IBM’s Quantum services.

### Contract Mobile Engineer @ Kickback Collab
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote
Developed a cross-platform mobile app for event coordination in tight iteration cycles with company founders. Built the complete feature set: real-time collaborative markdown notes, shared media, expense tracking with Venmo integration, push notifications, Maps-based location, and OAuth authentication. Delivered through TestFlight with rapid feedback incorporation. The contract ended when I transitioned to full-time work at IBM. The project reinforced mobile engineering patterns—state management across network transitions and third-party SDK integration—while building skills in translating product requirements directly from founders into technical implementation.

Selected Highlights:
- Built real-time event coordination with collaborative notes and media sharing
- Integrated OAuth (multiple providers), Venmo payments, Maps, and push notifications
- Delivered through rapid TestFlight iteration cycles with founder feedback
- Handled offline behavior and state synchronization across clients
- Worked directly with founders in tight iteration cycles and rapid releases

Tech Stack: React Native, Node.js, iOS

### Quantum Engineer Intern, Quantum Intern Advisory Board Member, Research Intern Cohort Leader @ IBM
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Yorktown Heights, NY
Wrote and tested software as a part of the IBM Quantum Software team.

### Founder & Sole Software Engineer @ Play by Plai Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Rochester, NY
Built a predictive analytics platform for football coaching, integrating ML models with real-time game interfaces. The system extracted structured data from HUDL (building custom scrapers since no API existed), ran automated data cleaning and feature engineering, trained TensorFlow models with hyperparameter optimization, and served predictions through a web interface. The platform supported selecting game data for training, deploying custom models, and using them during live games via a real-time interface. The technical challenge was data engineering—handling inconsistent inputs and building reproducible ML workflows. Stopped the project after determining model accuracy couldn't reliably beat human intuition with available data. The experience built skills in ML infrastructure, data pipeline design, and the discipline to evaluate technical viability objectively.

Selected Highlights:
- Built custom HUDL data extraction pipeline (no official API available)
- Implemented automated data cleaning and feature engineering workflows
- Designed multi-model training system with Optuna hyperparameter optimization
- Created real-time interface with live TensorFlow.js inference
- Architected microservices: data parser, ML training, API gateway, frontend
- Deployed full Docker-based infrastructure for ML pipeline

Tech Stack: Python, TensorFlow, Keras, Optuna, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, Node.js, React, TensorFlow.js, Docker

### Founder & Sole Software Engineer @ GiveAssist Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New Jersey, United States
Founded and built a subscription-based philanthropy platform that processed real donations from paying users. Users subscribed at low monthly rates, voted on causes, and the platform distributed donations automatically with 99.5% pass-through efficiency. Designed the complete tech stack, integrated Stripe for recurring billing, built the voting and distribution mechanism, and managed operational and financial responsibilities. Operated the service in production before deliberately shutting it down after validating the concept and recognizing the ongoing operational commitment exceeded available capacity. The project demonstrated end-to-end ownership from technical architecture through production operations with real financial accountability.

Selected Highlights:
- Built complete platform: frontend, backend services, payment integration, and voting system
- Processed real recurring donations with 99.5% pass-through to voted causes
- Managed financial operations
- Deployed containerized services on Heroku
- Handled company setup, financial modeling, and business planning
- Operated the service in production with real paying users

Tech Stack: Node.js, React, Firebase, Stripe, Docker, Heroku, NoSQL

### Salesforce Engineering Intern @ Arkus, Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Manhattan, NY
Worked as a Salesforce integration intern at a solutions consultancy, developing custom applications for client projects. Built features using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and Process Builder automation within Salesforce's platform constraints. Participated in client delivery: requirements calls, agile cycles, and iterative development. The role provided early exposure to client-facing software work, platform development patterns (working within governor limits), and professional delivery practices under mentorship.

Selected Highlights:
- Developed custom Salesforce apps deployed to client production environments
- Built complete features: UI, business logic, automation, API integration
- Participated in agile client delivery with requirements gathering and feedback
- Created packaged applications with deployment documentation

Tech Stack: Salesforce (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, Process Builder, Flow), JavaScript, HTML, CSS

### Full-Stack Developer (Part-time) @ Cartified
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Washington D.C. Metro Area - Remote
Built the pre-order campaign platform for War Riders, a blockchain gaming project, handling all frontend and backend work. Implemented Web3/Ethereum integration with a custom batch processing layer to handle high-volume transactions within blockchain network constraints. Developed the complete order flow: payment processing, inventory management, and digital asset delivery. Contributed to smart contract work including Solidity development, testing, and mainnet deployment coordination. Worked in fast-iteration environment with direct production responsibility. The technical work provided legitimate experience in blockchain integration and distributed ledger engineering challenges.

Selected Highlights:
- Built complete pre-order platform with blockchain integration
- Designed batch processing to overcome Ethereum network limitations
- Contributed to smart contract development and mainnet deployment
- Implemented Web3 integration for cryptocurrency transactions
- Owned frontend, backend, and production deployments

Tech Stack: Node.js, React.js, Web3, Solidity, Ethereum

### Co-Founder & Software Engineer @ Lavo Logistics Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Co-founded an on-demand laundry service, building the dual-sided marketplace platform. Created consumer iOS app and provider fulfillment interface with geospatial matching engine connecting requests to nearby providers. Designed the complete stack: Swift mobile app, Node.js API, Firebase real-time database, location-based matching, and Stripe payments. Led iOS development and coordinated two contributors while maintaining backend and architecture ownership. Released multiple TestFlight betas before stepping away due to competing time commitments. The project built early understanding of marketplace dynamics, real-time synchronization, payment processing, and mobile development lifecycles.

Selected Highlights:
- Built dual-sided marketplace: consumer app and provider interface
- Designed geospatial matching engine with real-time availability
- Integrated Stripe for payment processing and provider payouts
- Managed iOS development team through TestFlight releases
- Implemented real-time state synchronization across mobile clients

Tech Stack: Swift, Node.js, Firebase, Stripe, iOS

### Independent iOS Developer - Turtle Chase @ Independent
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Independently developed and published an iOS game using Unity, managing the complete App Store release lifecycle. The app achieved 44,000 impressions and 350+ downloads with in-app purchase monetization generating revenue through a freemium model. Handled all aspects: game design, development, beta testing via TestFlight, App Store submission, and post-launch analytics. This early project established foundational skills in shipping consumer software through a complete distribution pipeline and managing user-facing product work.

Selected Highlights:
- Published to App Store achieving 44,000 impressions and 350+ downloads
- Implemented in-app purchase monetization with revenue generation
- Managed complete release lifecycle including TestFlight beta testing
- Completed App Store submission and review process

Tech Stack: Unity, C#, iOS, StoreKit


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
University of Rochester
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022

### Graduate
Montgomery High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryancocuzzo
- Website: https://www.ryancocuzzo.com/

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Last updated: 2026-03-23