Hi, I'm Ryan Ilano

I'm a software engineer who enjoys crafting code to develop solutions to complex challenges

About Me

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Hi there! In case you missed the headline, my name is Ryan and I create software to help solve challenging problems in the world. I’ve been passionate about Computer Science since summer of 2015 when I began learning to create websites with HTML and CSS. From that moment on, I fell in love with writing code that allowed me to express my creativity and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

I later attended California State University, Northridge and received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2022. During my time in college, I had the opportunity to lead the design and development of a mobile application called AirPnP for my senior design project.

I’m currently employed at Northrop Grumman, developing software for the UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter. When I’m not working, you can find me learning new skills and technologies to add to my project portfolio... or maybe trying my hand at competitive programming - did I mention I love to code?

Work Experience

Associate Software Engineer - Northrop Grumman

JAN 2023 - PRESENT

  • Implemented software changes to UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter cockpit, including the Control Display Unit (CDU) and Flight Management System (FMS)
  • Created and maintained Python scripts to automate code testing and ensure full code coverage of requirements
  • Developed automation tools in Python to increase team productivity and streamline tedious processes, improving ease of use and efficiency by 20%
  • Contributed to Independent Research & Development (IRAD) program, updating C/C++ codebase to ensure compatibility with newer library versions

Projects

AirPnP - Get Started screen
AirPnP - Map screen

AirPnP

Ever been out in public and couldn’t find a restroom? With AirPnP, you’ll always find relief on the go! AirPnP will present you with public restrooms near your location so you’ll never find yourself in a restroom emergency!

Aces Card Game project

Aces Card Game

A Blackjack-style card game where the goal is to have at least one remaining ace on the last hand. Featuring a standalone backend, where users can query their high-scores or deal a hand using a dedicated API endpoint, the ability to play anytime, anywhere is always available - from desktop to mobile! Feeling lucky 🍀?

Coditor project

Coditor - Coming Soon!

An online collaborative code editor where you can code with others. Whether you're working on a school assignment or a personal project, Coditor makes it easy to turn your software ideas into a reality!