# Ryan Mercadante

> Lead Software Engineer at Harvest Hosts

Location: Queens, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ryanmercadante

## Work Experience
### Lead Software Engineer @ Harvest Hosts
Jan 2026 – Present | New York, NY

### Senior Software Engineer @ Harvest Hosts
Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 | New York, New York, United States

### Software Engineer II @ MediaMath
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
- Co-led the migration of our web application from vanilla React to NextJS to help modernize
our tech stack
- Spearheaded the transition of our component library from JavaScript to TypeScript for
improved reliability and developer productivity
- Improved performance of core web application by 30% using web best practices such as
code splitting, lazy loading, reducing bundle size and utilizing text-compression
- Led team on development of major components, continuously kept libraries and packages
up to date, and took care of technical debt

### Software Engineer @ Conduent Legal and Compliance Solutions
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Albany, New York Area
- Core contributor to a globally accessible, cloud-based invoice review and validation platform that resulted in up to 90% reduction in manual review hours coupled with 10% reduction in legal spend
- Working with React, Node, GraphQL, MongoDB, and Microsoft Azure to build full stack, production ready web applications
- Leading effort to create a shared React component library to aid in speed of product development
- Spearheading investigation of new web technologies such as TypeScript and NestJs in order to build out a consistent tech stack for new products

### Light Iron Worker @ Pulaski Fence Corp.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Newburgh, NY
- Installed and repaired: Commercial Chain Link Fence, Large Commercial Gate Systems, Guard Rails, and Bollards
- Erected high-security fencing around government installations, including handling razor-ribbon and barbed wire
- Planned, organized, and prioritized project tasks under extreme work pressure, heavy workload, and strict deadlines
- Worked in all weather conditions, adhering to all OSHA and DOT safety guidelines

### Bartender @ Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Gardiner, NY
- Demonstrated excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced work environment
- Coordinated with all other staff to create an organized and efficient work space

### Web Design/Development Intern @ Interact Marketing Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New Windsor, NY
- Assisted in the development of proprietary software using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Microsoft Excel, and Access to automate their client reporting system which would save them 10+ hours a week in perpetuity
- Assisted the Senior Account Manager with various web related tasks such as SSL migrations, content creation, website updates, and database backups
- Used web tools such as CSS and JavaScript to assist in the development of WordPress sites by utilizing custom templates and child themes

### Freelance WordPress Developer @ Maglione Works
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New Paltz, NY
- Developed eCommerce WordPress site for a local artist to increase sales of her paintings.
- Integrated full SSL, regularly updated site, and answered all questions from site owner.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
SUNY New Paltz
Jan 2013 – Jan 2018


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-01