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RYAN Z WADE

Hello world,

I'm Ryan Z Wade.

A Full Stack Developer

About Me

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." – George Eliot

I became an educator because of the profound impact a few incredible teachers had on my life. Their guidance shaped my path, and I wanted to do the same—help others learn, grow, and unlock their potential. Now, as a Full Stack Web Developer, I see coding as an extension of that mission: a way to move beyond the classroom, scale knowledge, and contribute to purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful impact.

With a strong foundation in modern web development, I specialize in React-based applications and intuitive UI/UX design. I love turning complex ideas into seamless, accessible technology that empowers users and drives engagement.

I’m seeking an opportunity where I can apply my skills, continue learning, and help build solutions that make a difference. If your mission is to create meaningful change, I’d love to be part of it.

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

My Skills

React.js
JavaScript
Python
UI/UX Design
Node.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
FastAPI
Django
RESTful API Design
Authentication
CI/CD & Deployment
Docker
GIT
WebSockets
SMTP
Teamwork
Problem Solving

Projects Here, you will find some the projects I created personally or collaborated on.

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Wholeness Forward

Wholeness Forward is an interactive health and wellness platform that helps users track progress, build healthy habits, and foster community. Key features include:

  • GratiSphere: A gratitude tracking tool with personalized word clouds and streak tracking.
  • WeighForward: A weight-tracking system with individual & group leaderboards for gamification.
  • Bubble-up message boards: Custom-built forums with Canva-designed SVG reaction buttons.
  • Curated educational content: A curated video library that dynamically fetches relevant health topics.
  • Authentication: Secure login with SMTP authentication and Firebase Google Login integration.
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readit-readit.com

Readit-readit.com is a MERN stack project designed for readers to track their reading history and discover new books. Users can compare book lists, see shared books with others, and view matched profiles. They can create and manage wishlists and completed book lists with data from the Open Library API, which include cumulative totals and detailed book pages. The site allows book ratings and reviews, accessible from book details or user profiles. Additionally, it integrates SMTP for registration verification and supports cloud storage for profile pictures.

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National Park Database

National Park Database was originally a collaborative React web app developed by a four-person team as the culmination of a Hacker Reactor coding program. It empowers users to plan multiple national park visits, explore parks by state, wishlist their favorite destinations, and share experiences through reviews and ratings. I refactored the previous project from a FastAPI backend to a MERN stack, then deployed the frontend on Netlify and the backend on Render.

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Contact I'm seeking opportunities to apply my skills to mission-driven projects—full-time, contract, or freelance.