ryan.keep Open to work · May 2026
LVL 26 2× Apple intern backend + AI tooling

RyanPolasky

A dark-medieval build log for a software engineer who turns unsexy production problems into fast, reliable tools.

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Codex

Field notes from the keep.

Origin story · unglamorous problems · production fires

I'm a Computer Science graduate from UT Dallas (May 2026). I specialise in solving the unglamorous problems that make engineering teams 10× faster — intelligent log analysis, bulletproof CI/CD pipelines, test automation that actually works, and AI-powered query generation that doesn't fall over the moment a user phrases a question oddly.

At Apple, I built LLM-powered tooling for the Camera and Photos team, automated the triage of thousands of test failures with smart categorization, and designed cloud workflows that ship fast without breaking anything. I balance velocity with reliability, security with usability, and prioritize crystal-clear communication.

Off the clock I produce lo-fi music as plasky (published since 2023), maintain a public knowledge base of my CS curriculum, and keep a close eye on the things that go wrong in production at 3am — that's where the lessons live.

Quest Log

Campaigns completed.

Five entries · apprenticeships · guild work · boss fights

At-Home Advisor · Apple

Cupertino · CA · recipient · excellence award

Sustained a 6.87% escalation rate through independent research and advanced troubleshooting — well below department average. Average call wrap time of 0.27 minutes; CSAT consistently +15% over the department.

EXC '24·'25

Development Lead · ACM at UTD

Dallas · TX · hackathon & education mentor

Supported 1,200+ HackUTD participants over overnight shifts; debugged for sixty teams in the largest hackathon in the US. Led a full-stack roommate platform and coached juniors. Selected to mentor four underclassmen through internships.

1.2K coached

Camera API Test Automation · Apple

Cupertino · CA · camera & photos team

Automated the parsing, grouping, and analysis of thousands of on-device tests with intelligent categorization. Integrated LLMs into test triage to slash manual investigation by 4,800%. Unified bug-report formats for actionable communication.

+4,800%

WTE Tools Engineer · Apple

Cupertino · CA · WTE tools

Built an LLM-powered chat interface and Python package to generate SQL/NoSQL from natural language. Migrated services from Java 11 → JDK 21, resolving security vulns. Designed AWS/GCP CI/CD; optimised an iOS log analyser to render thousands of events in real-time.

JDK 21 ↑

IT Intern · Altru Health System

Grand Forks · ND · healthcare IT

Repaired, imaged, and deployed hundreds of machines for healthcare-system expansion. Handled urgent hardware deliveries; set the department intake record at 300+ devices during high-demand periods.

300+ deployed
Inventory

Relics from the forge.

Selected projects · live artifacts · internal weapons

01legendary · internal apple

askdb — talk to your database.

A Python package + chat interface translating natural language into data-accurate SQL/NoSQL queries. Schema-aware, cost-aware, opinion-aware.

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Postgres
  • GCP
02rare · internal apple

ai-test-analysis

Classifies failures, suggests root causes via multi-stage LLM analysis, exports unified bug reports with the right artifacts attached.

  • Python
  • Jenkins
  • LLMs
03live

ryanos

A desktop on the web: draggable widgets, dynamic ambient backgrounds, fluid animations across mobile + desktop.

  • React
  • FastAPI
  • Framer Motion
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04live

notes

My entire UTD CS curriculum, in public. Notion as the canonical store, LaTeX for math, written for the next student walking in cold.

  • Notion
  • LaTeX
  • docs
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05live

plasky

A hobbyist music project since 2021; lo-fi composed by hand in FL Studio, published on streaming platforms since 2023.

  • FL Studio
  • composition
  • piano
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06tech lead

meteormate

A full-stack matching platform for UTD students, led while mentoring junior developers — replacing the impersonal forms.

  • FastAPI
  • React
  • lead
view ↗
Spellbook

Unlocked disciplines.

Languages · data stores · AI craft · cloud rituals

Languages

  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Swift
also: JS, Java, C++, SwiftUI, R, Obj-C

Data Stores

  • PostgreSQL
  • OpenSearch
  • Redis
also: MySQL, SQLite, vector DBs, MongoDB

AI & LLMs

  • LLM Integration
  • RAG Systems
  • Vertex AI
also: fine-tuning, function calling, embeddings

Cloud

  • Kubernetes
  • CI / CD
  • AWS & GCP
also: Docker, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins
Guild Board

Notices from allies.

Three recommendations · posted by the gate

Mentor · five torches

Ryan's learning agility is remarkable… he tackles each new challenge with focus and enthusiasm. Strong communicator with clear, impactful presentations.

Manager · five torches

Ryan was a fantastic summer 2025 intern. A fast learner, he delivered his project ahead of schedule and integrated seamlessly. He performed like a full-time hire.

Teammate · five torches

Ryan was an exceptional intern, contributing valuable test automation tools. His initiative, clear communication, and collaboration made him a joy to work with.
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