Ryan Talks
Senior Frontend Engineer
I strategize & build exceptional digital experiences.
For more than a decade, I’ve been architecting and building web applications for clients across the financial services industry, including some of the largest institutions in the world. My work focuses on helping companies strengthen their digital presence, build scalable user-facing products, and find thoughtful ways to improve their clients’ experiences.
When I'm not working, you can find me out on one of the many beautiful hiking trails Colorado has to offer, playing ultimate frisbee and attempting to be a wildlife photographer.
Experience
2025 - Present
Lead Frontend Engineer (CONTRACT) - Radia, Inc
Own frontend development for an existing web platform, delivering production-ready features, reusable UI components, and ongoing improvements. Drive the full lifecycle of frontend work from requirements and implementation through deployment, maintenance, and iteration. Refactor application architecture, improve scalability and maintainability, and translate design and business needs into polished user-facing experiences. Support hosting and deployment to ensure the platform remains stable and easy to evolve over time.
2013 - Present
Lead Software Engineer - Financial Services Media
Senior Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Deliver high-quality, production-ready web applications for a wide range of financial services clients. Own the full project lifecycle from early requirements and client discovery through architecture, development, deployment, and long-term support. Build frontend interfaces, backend systems, database-driven features, API integrations, and reusable patterns that improve maintainability across projects. Coordinate with clients, designers, developers, and content teams to keep projects moving from initial concept through final handoff and iteration.
2011 - 2012
Intern - UBS Wealth Management
Supported a financial advisory team with technical and operational tasks.