I’m an IT Field Technician and U.S. Army National Guard Officer transitioning into Software Engineering and Full-Stack Web Development.
My background combines real-world systems troubleshooting, client-facing communication, and a Computer Science foundation — giving me a unique edge in understanding both infrastructure and code.
- 🌐 Building a bilingual content management site using React, Next.js, and i18n (English/Spanish toggle)
- ⚙️ Developing a FastAPI backend for cloud monitoring and automation dashboards
- 🧠 Expanding my knowledge in TypeScript, Node.js, and REST API integration
- 🧩 Exploring ways to connect Azure/Google cloud administration experience with modern app deployment
Frontend: React, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind
Backend: Node.js, FastAPI, Python
Database: SQLite, PostgreSQL (learning)
Cloud / Infra: Azure AD, Exchange Online, Windows Server, Datto RMM
Tools: Git, VS Code, Docker (learning), PowerShell, Bash
I actively use tools like ChatGPT and Cursor AI to:
- Accelerate debugging and code review cycles
- Explore new frameworks and best practices efficiently
- Translate system troubleshooting experience into scalable code solutions
- Prototype UI/UX ideas before formal implementation
I view AI as a force multiplier for engineering and learning, not a replacement for skill.
- 🎓 B.S. in Computer Science
- ⚔️ Texas Army National Guard — Infantry Officer
- Completed Initial Entry Training and Basic Officer Leadership
- Trained in structured problem-solving, team leadership, and operational communication
- 💼 Current Role: IT Field Technician at Straight Edge Technology
- Manage deployments, on-site troubleshooting, and client support for SMB environments
- Experienced across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server ecosystems
- Complete and deploy my Next.js bilingual site and FastAPI dashboard
- Earn a junior software engineer role focusing on frontend or full-stack development
- Continue refining my DevOps and cloud integration skills
- Contribute to open-source projects that align with accessibility and infrastructure automation
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryan-salinas-islander
- Portfolio (Coming Soon): ryan-salinas.dev
- Email: salinas.ryan00@gmail.com
“Structured problem-solving from the field, applied to software engineering.”
— Ryan Salinas