Available May 2026

Hey, I'm Ryan. I like to build cool things :)

Junior Software Engineer @ UT Dallas ('26). 2x Apple intern crafting AI-powered tooling, scalable backend systems, and developer productivity tools that actually ship.

Ryan Polasky
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About Me

I'm a fourth-year CS student at the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating May 2026. I specialize in solving the unglamorous problems that make teams 10x faster - think intelligent log analysis, bulletproof CI/CD pipelines, test automation that actually works, and AI-powered query generation.

At Apple, I built LLM-powered tooling for the Camera & Photos team, automated thousands of test failures with smart triage systems, and designed cloud workflows that ship fast and break nothing. I balance velocity with reliability, security with usability, and always prioritize crystal-clear communication.

Problem Solver AI Engineer DevOps Enthusiast
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Location
North Dakota, USA
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Education
CS @ UT Dallas '26
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Experience
2x Apple Intern

Experience

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At‑Home Advisor

Apple

May 2023 - Present
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6.87% escalation rate through independent research & advanced troubleshooting-well below department average.

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0.27m average call wrap time while maintaining premium-quality documentation standards.

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15% above department average CSAT; 2x AppleCare Excellence Award recipient (2024, 2025).

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Camera API Test Automation Intern

Apple

May 2025 - Aug 2025
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Automated parsing, grouping, and analysis of thousands of on-device tests with intelligent categorization systems.

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Integrated LLMs into test triage workflows to dramatically speed up root-cause analysis and reduce manual investigation time by 4,800%.

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Unified bug report formats for succinct, actionable communications that teams actually use.

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WTE Tools Engineer Intern

Apple

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024
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Built an LLM-powered chat interface + Python package to generate SQL/NoSQL queries from natural language-no more syntax debugging.

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Migrated critical services from Java 11 β†’ JDK 21, resolving dependency conflicts and security vulnerabilities.

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Designed robust AWS/GCP workflows and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deploys and lightning-fast feedback loops.

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Optimized an iOS log analyzer (MVVM) to render thousands of events in real-time without performance hiccups.

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IT Intern

Altru Health System

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
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Repaired, imaged, and deployed hundreds of machines for critical healthcare system expansion.

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Handled urgent hardware deliveries and set a department intake record (300+ devices) during high-demand periods.

Featured Projects

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AskDB

NL β†’ SQL/NoSQL

LLM

Lightweight Python package + chat UI that transforms natural language into parameterized SQL or NoSQL queries. Features schema-aware validation, query optimization, and testable execution plans. No more syntax debugging sessions.

Python FastAPI PostgreSQL GCP
Internal tool β€’ Repository is private
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AI Test Analysis

QA Result Analyzer

DevTools

Intelligent test failure aggregation system that classifies failures, suggests probable root causes using embeddings + heuristics, and exports unified bug reports. Turns chaos into actionable insights.


Python Jenkins LLMs bash
Internal tool β€’ Repository is private
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Something Epic

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Working on something that will blow your mind.

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Skills & Technologies

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Languages

Python Advanced
Swift Intermediate
Java Intermediate
C++, SwiftUI, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, R, Obj-C
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Data

PostgreSQL Advanced
OpenSearch Intermediate
Redis Intermediate
MySQL, SQLite, Vector DBs, MongoDB
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AI/LLMs

LLM Integration Advanced
RAG Systems Advanced
Vertex AI Intermediate
Fine-tuning, Function Calling, Embeddings
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DevOps

Kubernetes Advanced
CI/CD Advanced
AWS/GCP Intermediate
Docker, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins

What People Say

Full references available upon request

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Learning Agility
"Ryan's learning agility is remarkable… he tackles each new challenge with focus and enthusiasm. Strong communicator with clear, impactful presentations."
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Sahil Pujari
Sr. Software Engineer | Mentor
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Innovation
"Technical skills and innovative thinking stood out. An invaluable team member and incredibly supportive teammate."
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Josh Amundson
Student | Teammate
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Excellence
"Tackles challenges with a positive attitude and consistently delivers high‑quality results that exceed expectations."
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Brady Klinnert
Student | Teammate

Let's Build Something Epic

Want to collaborate or just chat about tech? Drop me a message - I reply faster than a Redis cache hit.

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