Family-first • software engineer • builder
I build practical internal tools that make teams faster, clearer, and more confident.
I’m Ryan Hurd, a software engineer focused on Retool, SQL-driven workflows, and operational tools that help people make better decisions with less friction.
Founder of Hurd Craft Co. LLC, an IT consulting practice that's taking on new clients.
There's more than one Ryan Hurd out there — I'm not the one who's the country singer.
Current role
Software Engineer
Experience
5 years of software engineering experience
Retool
3+ years of Retool experience
Focus
Retool, SQL, automation
About
A calm, practical engineer with a strong product mindset.
I enjoy turning messy processes into clear, reliable experiences. My work has centered on internal software, workflow automation, and cross-functional problem solving, with an emphasis on usability, maintainability, and measurable impact.
What I bring
- • Retool, PostgreSQL, SQL, and JavaScript for production and operations workflows
- • Clear, maintainable applications that balance speed, reliability, and usability
- • Collaboration with operations, accounting, compliance, and leadership teams
- • Training and mentoring others to use tools effectively and build with confidence
Experience
Experience that spans engineering, operations, and teamwork.
Oct 2025 – Present
Software Engineer
Packaging Personified, Inc.
Building internal Retool applications for production, compliance, accounting, and operations teams.
May 2021 – Aug 2025
Software Engineer
Sweetwater Sound
Delivered internal tools, workflow automations, and revenue-driving platforms across accounting, commerce, and merchandising.
Oct 2020 – May 2021
Information Technology Intern
Zimmer Biomet
Supported device deployment and IT operations across campuses in the Warsaw area.
Project history
A broad set of projects across operations, finance, commerce, and internal tools.
Hurd Craft Co. LLC
Packaging Personified, Inc.
Sweetwater Sound
Zimmer Biomet
Purdue University
Ivy Tech
Personal Projects
Education
Where it started.
Aug 2011 – May 2016
Whitko Community High School
Core 40 – Academic Honors Diploma
South Whitley, IN
Jan 2017 – May 2019
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Science, Computer Science
Warsaw/Fort Wayne, IN
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Aug 2019 – May 2021
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Fort Wayne, IN
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Certifications
Credentials I've earned.
Sep 2021
Python PCEP Certification
Python Institute
Dec 2017
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Score: 1880
Expired
Mar 2025
Retool Platform Admin
Retool
Mar 2025
Retool Platform Developer
Retool
Volunteer work
Giving back locally.
2021 – Present
Feed My Starving Children
Meal Packing Volunteer · Hunger relief
2020 – 2024
Triton Jr/Sr High School Music Boosters
Booster Parent · Youth music education
2024
Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League
Animal Care Volunteer · Animal welfare
2024 – 2025
A.C.T.S. (Allowing Christ to Shine) Concert Series
Usher and Tear-Down Crew · Community arts and faith
Site Status
A look at the public side of the work — and whether it's all still standing.
Family sites, live
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From the blog
Latest from the Hurd Blog
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Sprucing Up Grandma's Sidewalk with a Fresh Edge
A quick afternoon project: cleaning up the grass line along Grandma's sidewalk and driveway for a sharper, tidier look.
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Chicken Caesar Wraps
Alycia and I threw these together for dinner last night -- air-fried chicken bites, Runway Farm's romaine, and a couple small heirloom tomatoes wrapped up with Caesar dressing and French fried onions for crunch.