Oct 2025–Present
Software Engineer
Packaging Personified, Inc.
Building internal applications and operational tools for production, compliance, accounting, and leadership teams using Retool, PostgreSQL, SQL, and JavaScript.
Family-first • builder • software engineer
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.
Current role
Software Engineer
Experience
5+ years building internal tools
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.
May 2021–Aug 2025
Software Engineer
Sweetwater Sound
Delivered internal tools, workflow automations, and user-focused applications across support, accounting, customer experience, and Retool teams.
2020–2021
IT Intern
Zimmer Biomet
Supported device deployment and IT operations while building a practical foundation in reliable systems and collaboration.
Employer focus
A closer look at the teams and environments that shaped my work.
Selected work
Selected work from Sweetwater and Packaging Personified.
Yield Report
Built an operations reporting experience that surfaced production, material, and customer-job trends in a clearer, faster way for decision-making.
EPA Reporting
Consolidated reporting across multiple sources into a reliable workflow that supported compliance needs across several facilities.
Press WIP Optimization
Improved a production workflow by reducing friction and increasing throughput while preserving the reliability of the process.
Project history
A broad set of projects across operations, finance, commerce, and internal tools.
Donut DutySynchrony Bonus Bucks promotionsBonus Bucks GUIECMS tax certificate expiration workflowMarketplace payments cancellation handlingAutomated collection lettersStop UT/CA auto-processingElectronic delivery invoice splittingCRM performance improvementsPress release admin toolMerchandising price comparison reportWeb text editorMake Offer Tool404 admin toolRetool termination scriptUsability Retool AppFileMaker purchase order and quote toolingXChange management platformStore SEO content managementSales Engineer planning workspaceDrumfest check-in scanner workflowKiosk Manager