# Ryan Fong

> Software Engineer at Skydio

Location: Belmont, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ryanfong2

I'm very passionate about creating products with the end user in mind.  I specialize in building full stack single page web applications using ReactJS.  Currently, I am a full stack engineer at Skydio. As a software engineer with a background in mechanical engineering, I have the ability to develop software products with a unique physical perspective.  I aim to bring this combination of both my engineering backgrounds to further the forefront of technology.  

JavaScript • React • Ruby on Rails • jQuery • SQL • CSS • HTML • MeteorJS • MongoDB • Golang • Elasticsearch

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Skydio
Jan 2021 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Startgrid
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Burlingame, CA
As a Full Stack Engineer at Startgrid, I use React, MeteorJS, MongoDB, Golang, Elasticsearch and other technologies to develop user facing application features. 

Startgrid’s SaaS platform is used by enterprises to dramatically accelerate their discovery and delivery of external innovation. Our customers track internal innovation needs, discover and evaluate best-in-class solutions and efficiently deliver these solutions to their internal Product, R&D and Strategy teams. The result is an innovation network that becomes a strategic asset and a reliable platform to source innovation that is scalable, measurable and repeatable.

### Software Engineering Intern @ App Academy
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, CA
● Designed and implemented documentation to help transition developers that are familiar with Ruby and Javascript into Python and Java
● Designed a script to prevent cheating on coding challenges using the Page Visibility API
● Conducted technical screens of coding bootcamp applicants and assessed algorithmic aptitude in various languages, including JavaScript, Ruby, Python, and Java
● Guided web developer student applicants through practice technical interviews while assessing algorithmic thinking and providing constructive feedback

### Mechanical Test Engineer @ Quick Mount PV
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Walnut Creek, CA
As the only Test Engineer, my primary duties were designing and carrying out tests for a variety of solar mounting products and R&D designs. Tests included mechanical load testing (tensile, compression, lateral load testing using an Instron/Pull Tester), water testing, and wind testing. Other duties included:
● Designed and tested a new Accessory Frame Clamp, and acted as Project Manager through its New Product Introduction process
● Creation of drawings and 3D CAD models of test components and products
● Analyzing failure modes and presented results to third party suppliers and partners
● Attained the proper certifications ensure any new product was 100% compliant with roofing and other codes and standards
● Designed and oversaw time trials of installations to compare the company's product with competitors

### Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Safety Intern @ Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Washington, DC
● Researched and wrote reports on emerging technology in the areas of active safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
● Created databases for past safety data and anticipated release dates of new active safety technologies to compare Toyota’s performance against other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
● Learned and implemented the 8 steps of Toyota Business Practices

### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Alta Motors
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, CA
My primary role was to create 3D CAD models in SolidWorks for the company's motorcycle, including a model of the full assembly that was shared with interested third parties.  I also created designs for a battery handle and an electronic testing enclosure.


## Education
### Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley

### Computer Software Engineering
App Academy


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryanfong8

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Last updated: 2026-04-11