RYAN POLASKY

Software Engineer | Backend & AI/LLM Tooling | Available May 2026

TL;DR

2× Apple Intern

4,800% efficiency gain

1,200+ developers mentored

300+ devices deployed

Core: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, LLM integration, RAG systems, CI/CD
Focus: Test automation, developer tooling, natural language interfaces
Location: Dallas, TX (open to relocation)

Experience | Projects | Skills | Testimonials | Contact

EXPERIENCE

APPLE - Camera API Test Automation Intern | May-Aug 2025 | Cupertino, CA

Built automated parsing system for thousands of on-device Camera/Photos tests
Integrated LLMs into test triage → 4,800% reduction in manual investigation
Shipped unified bug report generator with auto-attached artifacts

APPLE - WTE Tools Engineer Intern | Jun-Nov 2024 | Cupertino, CA

Built LLM-powered chat interface + Python package for NL→SQL/NoSQL queries
Migrated services from Java 11 → JDK 21, resolved security vulnerabilities
Designed AWS/GCP CI/CD pipelines; optimized iOS log analyzer for real-time rendering

APPLE - At-Home Advisor | 2023-Present | Remote

Maintained 6.87% escalation rate (well below dept avg)
Achieved CSAT +15% over department average
Awarded Excellence Award 2024, 2025

ACM AT UTD - Development Lead | 2025 - May 2026 | Dallas, TX

Mentored 1,200+ HackUTD participants; debugged for 60 teams overnight
Led full-stack roommate platform (React + FastAPI + Postgres)
Selected to mentor 4 underclassmen through internship prep

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM - IT Intern | 2021-2022 | Grand Forks, ND

Deployed 300+ devices during healthcare system expansion
Set department intake record during high-demand period

PROJECTS

Project	What it does	Stack	Link
askdb	NL→SQL/NoSQL. Schema-aware, cost-aware.	Python, FastAPI, Postgres	Apple internal
ai-test-analysis	LLM failure classifier + root cause suggester	Python, Jenkins, LLMs	Apple internal
ryanos	Status dashboard w/ draggable widgets	React, FastAPI, Framer	LIVE
notes	Public CS curriculum (UTD)	Notion, LaTeX	LIVE
plasky	Lo-fi music (streaming since 2023)	FL Studio	LIVE
meteormate	Roommate matching for UTD (tech lead, '25-'26)	FastAPI, React	GitHub

SKILLS

Category	Advanced	Intermediate	Familiar
Languages	Python, TypeScript	HTML/CSS, Swift	JS, Java, C++, SwiftUI, R, Obj-C
Data	PostgreSQL	OpenSearch, Redis	MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, vector DBs
AI/LLM	LLM integration, RAG	Vertex AI	Fine-tuning, embeddings
DevOps	—	Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP	Docker, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins

REFERENCES

Who	Role	Quote	Verify
Sahil Pujari	Sr. SWE (Mentor)	"Learning agility is remarkable... strong communicator with clear, impactful presentations."	LinkedIn
Jozef Kruger	Eng Manager	"Delivered ahead of schedule. Performed like a full-time hire."	LinkedIn
JD Paul	SWE (Teammate)	"Exceptional intern... initiative and collaboration made him a joy to work with."	LinkedIn

CONTACT

Email	[email protected]
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/ryan-polasky
GitHub	github.com/ryanpolasky
Location	Dallas, TX (will relocate)
Available	May 2026