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Ryan Polasky
Software Engineer · UT Dallas '26
Specialty
Backend Systems · AI/LLM Tooling
Experience
2× Apple Intern
Focus
Developer Productivity
INSPECTED
JUN 2003
JUN 2003
Floor 1
About
Informational Plaque
I'm a CS graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas (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.
Location
North Dakota
Education
CS @ UTD '26
Experience
2× Apple Intern
Employee of
the Month
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Ryan P.
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Experience
At-Home Advisor
Apple
MAY 2023 - PRESENT
6.87% escalation rate through independent research & advanced troubleshooting
0.27m average call wrap time while maintaining premium-quality documentation
15% above department average CSAT; 2× AppleCare Excellence Award recipient
Dev Lead & Education Mentor
ACM UTD
MAY 2025 - MAY 2026
HackUTD Mentor - supported 1,200+ participants, debugged issues for 60+ teams
Architected full-stack roommate-matching platform (React + FastAPI + PostgreSQL)
Education Mentor - guided 4 underclassmen through interviews & career planning
Camera API Test Automation Intern
Apple
MAY 2025 - AUG 2025
Automated parsing & analysis of thousands of on-device tests
Integrated LLMs into test triage, reducing manual investigation time by 4,800%
Unified bug report formats for succinct, actionable communications
WTE Tools Engineer Intern
Apple
JUN 2024 - NOV 2024
Built LLM-powered chat interface + Python package for NL → SQL/NoSQL queries
Migrated critical services from Java 11 → JDK 21
Designed AWS/GCP workflows and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deploys
Optimized iOS log analyzer to render thousands of events in real-time
IT Intern
Altru Health System
JUN 2021 - JUL 2022
Repaired, imaged, and deployed hundreds of machines for healthcare expansion
Set department intake record (300+ devices) during high-demand periods
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Projects
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A1
AskDB
NL → SQL/NoSQL
Python package + chat UI that transforms natural language into data-accurate responses by automatically running parameterized queries & interpreting the responses.
Internal tool · Repository is private
A2
AI Test Analysis
QA Result Analyzer
Intelligent test failure aggregation system that classifies failures, suggests root causes using multi-stage LLM analysis, and exports unified bug reports.
Internal tool · Repository is private
B1
Ryan OS
Faux-Desktop
A desktop-style site built to answer "what is Ryan up to?" - draggable widgets, dynamic ambient backgrounds, fluid animations, optimized for mobile & desktop.
VIEW LIVE →B2
Ryan's Notes
Academic Knowledge Base
Digital garden hosting entire CS curriculum notes from UTD - LaTeX-formatted algorithms and study guides organized via Notion.
VIEW SITE →C1
plasky
Music Production
Hobbyist music producer since 2021, specializing in Lo-Fi. Published artist on major streaming platforms since 2023.
LISTEN NOW →C2
MeteorMate
Roommate Matching
As Project Lead, architecting a full-stack matching platform for UTD students while mentoring junior developers.
BACKEND → FRONTEND →Exact change only
🏔️
Teamwork
Together Everyone Achieves More
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Skills
Service Directory — Floor Guide
Languages
PythonAdvanced
TypeScriptAdvanced
HTML/CSSAdvanced
SwiftIntermediate
JS, Java, C++, SwiftUI, R, Obj-C
Data
PostgreSQLAdvanced
OpenSearchIntermediate
RedisIntermediate
MySQL, SQLite, Vector DBs, MongoDB
AI / LLMs
LLM IntegrationAdvanced
RAG SystemsAdvanced
Vertex AIIntermediate
Fine-tuning, Function Calling, Embeddings
DevOps
KubernetesIntermediate
CI/CDIntermediate
AWS/GCPIntermediate
Docker, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins
REC
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Notes Left Behind
"Ryan's learning agility is remarkable... he tackles each new challenge with focus and enthusiasm. Strong communicator with clear, impactful presentations."
Sr. Software Engineer · Mentor
"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."
Engineering Manager · Manager
"Ryan was an exceptional intern, contributing valuable test automation tools. His initiative, clear communication, and collaboration made him a joy to work with."
Software Engineer · Teammate
Full references available upon request
Hours of Operation
MON–FRI25:00–26:00
SAT13:61–14:72
SUNClosed (maybe)
