Ryan Lopez
Building & Scaling
Enterprise Systems
for 20+ Years
Strategic .NET Software Architect & Full-Stack Engineer specializing in mission-critical ERP ecosystems, Microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
Technical Leadership Built on Depth
With over two decades of hands-on engineering and architectural leadership, I specialize in transforming complex legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native platforms — without disrupting ongoing business operations.
I am a technical leader who bridges the gap between complex business requirements and elegant software solutions. My expertise spans the full spectrum from hands-on development to strategic architecture decisions that shape the direction of entire engineering organizations.
My core focus is on API-as-a-Contract principles — treating APIs not as implementation details but as first-class product agreements between teams. This philosophy, combined with deep expertise in Domain-Driven Design and robust cloud architectures, enables me to deliver systems that are maintainable, observable, and genuinely scalable.
From orchestrating eCommerce transformations and engineering high-volume SaaS platforms for Amazon FBA sellers, to leading enterprise scanning solutions across large corporates — I bring a practitioner's mindset to every architectural challenge.
Microservices Design
Architecting distributed systems using industry-standard design patterns — CQRS, Saga, Event Sourcing — to deliver resilient and independently deployable services.
Domain-Driven Design
Translating complex business domains into clean, maintainable bounded contexts. Aligning software models tightly with real-world processes and stakeholder language.
Strangler Fig Pattern
Proven track record of incrementally modernizing legacy monoliths without big-bang rewrites — systematically extracting microservices while keeping production stable.
Cloud-Native & API-First
Designing APIs as contracts between teams and services. Leveraging Azure Cloud, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver scalable, cloud-native platforms.
The Tech Stack Behind the Work
A curated toolkit built over 20+ years — chosen for reliability, scalability, and real-world enterprise performance.
Backend Engineering
Frontend Development
Cloud & Data
DevOps & Architecture
Testing & Quality
Career Timeline
Over two decades of delivering scalable, production-grade software across eCommerce, SaaS, enterprise, and government sectors.
Voltex Electrical
Senior Software Architect & Full-Stack Engineer
Orchestrated a complete eCommerce transformation for a flagship Australian platform, migrating legacy ASP.NET Web Forms and a Mobile Ordering App to a high-performance Next.js frontend and .NET 10 microservices backend. Applied the Strangler Fig Pattern and API-as-a-Contract principles to seamlessly decouple the modern storefront from the legacy Connected Business ERP.
- Migrated legacy ASP.NET Web Forms storefront to Next.js and .NET 10 microservices, improving deployment frequency by 300%.
- Designed and deployed real-time data sync between on-premise ERP warehouses and Azure Cloud using CDC and Azure Data Factory — including the 'Drawdown' synchronization project.
- Containerized all .NET 10 backend services with Docker for consistent deployment across on-premise and Azure Cloud environments.
- Automated order processing from external sources (Excel/EDI) into the ERP, reducing manual entry errors by 90%.
- Leveraged Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt principles to optimize software delivery lifecycles and standardized internal library distribution via private NuGet feeds on GitHub.
Freelance / Consultant
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Delivered bespoke web applications for global clients across Canada, UK, and Australia. Leveraged .NET Core and Angular to build specialized portals and quality assurance tools.
- Developed a Canadian Grant/Loan portal using .NET Core and Angular for government-aligned financial processing.
- Built HailWorldPDR — a UK/AU technician scheduling system with real-time availability and dispatch workflows.
- Engineered the NonCallQA Project for Convey Solutions using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and EasyUI on SQL Server 2016.
Sheffield Group
IT Developer
Enhanced a comprehensive suite of applications to unify sales channels and real-time data analytics for an Australian distribution company running ConnectedBusiness ERP.
- Built and maintained custom DevExpress applications and ConnectedBusiness plugins powered by Web APIs and SQL Server 2016.
- Unified sales channel reporting with real-time analytics dashboards, improving inventory visibility across branches.
- Delivered integrations between ConnectedBusiness ERP and third-party data sources via REST Web APIs.
EcomEngine, LLC
Senior Developer – SaaS Platform
Engineered and scaled RestockPro — a high-volume SaaS inventory management platform serving Amazon FBA sellers. Tackled complex multi-tenant data isolation at scale and integrated deeply with Amazon marketplace APIs.
- Scaled a multi-tenant SaaS platform processing millions of Amazon FBA product records daily with strict per-tenant data isolation.
- Built backend services in C# with ServiceStack, SSIS pipelines, and ConnectedBusiness plugins on SQL Server 2014.
- Integrated with Amazon MWS/SQS for real-time inventory and order synchronization.
- Developed the Angular and Kendo MVC frontend, delivering a responsive multi-tenant dashboard for FBA sellers.
- Leveraged Redis for high-speed caching to ensure sub-100ms response times under high-concurrency workloads.
ProjectThunder.com, Inc.
Senior Developer – B2B/B2C SaaS
Architected and scaled multiple multi-tenant web solutions for US-based clients, including eCommerce storefronts and cloud-connected proposal management systems.
- Architected multi-tenant platforms including BidMagic, AmeriCommerce, HoneysPlace, VikingBag, and Cricket using ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and WCF.
- Developed cloud-connected proposal and project management SaaS systems using VB.NET, WPF, and Xamarin for distributed client teams.
- Designed robust tenant isolation strategies ensuring data security and performance guarantees per customer.
Canon / Converga / Speedscan Pty Ltd
Development Manager & Team Lead
Led delivery of enterprise document scanning and payment processing solutions for large Australian corporates and government agencies. Spearheaded major corporate portal development using ASP.NET MVC and Web API services.
- Led enterprise scanning and payment processing solutions for the NSW Department of Transportation docketing system.
- Spearheaded development of major corporate portals: Macquarie Project, SpeedVIEW.NET, SpeedLINK.NET, PGM Speedsend, VTNZ Speedsend, Westpac, and RAMS receipting — using MVC 4.0, AJAX, and Kendo UI.
- Architected robust data layers using NHibernate and Fluent NHibernate on SQL Server.
- Managed cross-functional teams and offshore consultants to deliver high-availability WCF and Web API services.
APT IT Solutions
Senior Web Developer
Built and maintained a robust multi-tenant Site Builder CMS tailored as a SaaS product for non-profit organizations, scaling to support concurrent client environments.
- Engineered the core architecture of the Venture CD Site Builder and Client Mall applications.
- Scaled the SQL Server 2000 database to support a growing multi-tenant SaaS environment for non-profit clients.
- Delivered the full CMS feature set — content management, user roles, and customizable site templates.
PLDT
IT Consultant
Developed middleware integration systems enabling cross-platform communication between enterprise CRM applications using BizTalk and Java.
- Built a CRM interface middleware using BizTalk 2006 and Java to enable cross-platform system communication.
- Incorporated Apache Tomcat and AJAX (ATLAS) for responsive front-end interaction with backend CRM data.
Metrobank
.NET Consultant
Developed MultiLAPs — an internal system automating the loan application lifecycle, bridging data between SQL Server and Oracle DB infrastructures.
- Built MultiLAPs using ASP.NET to automate loan application processing and status tracking.
- Bridged data seamlessly between SQL Server and Oracle DB, ensuring consistent data integrity across systems.
Accenture
.NET Consultant
Built specialized web applications for executive surveys and global risk assessment, integrated with Microsoft InfoPath for enterprise-wide data collection.
- Delivered the Client Satisfaction Admin Tool and Global Risk Assessment Tool integrated with Microsoft InfoPath.
- Designed executive survey workflows enabling structured data collection and analytics for global leadership teams.
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc.
Senior Programmer
Developed the NS2000 ERP system covering HR, Payroll, Inventory, and Sales for the Santa Rosa manufacturing plant — one of the earliest full-stack ERP builds in a career spanning 20+ years.
- Built the NS2000 ERP covering HR, Payroll, Inventory, and Sales modules for a large-scale manufacturing operation.
- Implemented complex data visualization and reporting via Crystal Reports for plant management dashboards.
Credentials & Continuous Learning
Formal recognition of expertise and a commitment to staying at the forefront of software engineering, cloud architecture, and AI.
Azure Data Factory
Microsoft
Certified in Azure Data Factory for building and managing cloud-scale data integration and ETL pipelines — directly applied in designing the CDC-based ERP data sync at Voltex Electrical.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
MF Treinamentos
Certified in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency — actively applied to software delivery pipelines and team workflows.
Microsoft Azure AI Essentials Professional Certificate
Microsoft
Foundational certification in Azure AI services, cognitive APIs, Machine Learning, and responsible AI principles. Practical knowledge in integrating AI/ML capabilities into cloud-native applications.
Software Architecture: Breaking a Monolith into Microservices
LinkedIn Learning
Advanced certification covering proven strategies for decomposing monolithic applications into microservices using the Strangler Fig Pattern, service mesh architectures, and event-driven communication patterns.
Microservices: Design Patterns
LinkedIn Learning
In-depth coverage of industry-standard microservices design patterns including CQRS, Saga, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, and Event Sourcing — applied across enterprise-scale distributed systems.
Software Design: Modeling with UML
LinkedIn Learning
Comprehensive training in UML modeling for software design — covering class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state machines, and use case modeling for complex enterprise architectures.
Comprehensive Guide to Software Architecture
Alison
End-to-end coverage of software architecture principles including layered architecture, microservices, event-driven design, and architectural decision records for enterprise systems.