I'm a full stack web developer and app developer. Allow me to put
my 10 years of freelance experience to work in bringing your
website or application to life.
Skills
I have a vast amount of experience in web development. I specialize
in responsive design which is a pillar of modern web design in a
world where over half of all internet traffic is handled by mobile
browsers. I design websites from the ground up based on the needs of
my client. My abilities range from straightforward static websites,
to highly dynamic and user driven platforms. Whether you just want a
simple page, or a highly interactible experience, I can create
exactly what you need.
I have been developing apps for the various app stores since I was
in high school, back in 2011. I have a wealth of experience in
publishing apps, and I can get your business or idea in front of an
entirely new audience. A sleek and modern website is the foundation
of almost any business; however, a mobile application is a highly
overlooked opportunity for growth. It gives you the opportunity to
live alongside peoples mobile devices to provide them with instant
updates and notifications through the use of push notifications.
I serve a multifaceted role encompassing full stack engineering, prompt engineering, developer evangelism, tier 3 support, and integrations expertise. A significant part of my work involves implementing Large Language Models (LLMs) in practical workflows and guiding users in leveraging AI effectively. I've contributed to codebases across all our products, from bugfixes to devops hotfixes to full features and detailed documentation. I regularly engage with users, hosting support calls with agency license holders, which gives me deep insight into customer needs. This hands-on experience with both AI implementation and customer interaction allows me to mentor junior team members and collaborate across departments to optimize operations, elevate product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction. My blend of technical expertise, AI implementation, leadership, and customer-facing experience contributes significantly to both product development and business growth.
I co-founded Alurts.net in 2020 after realizing the unfulfilled
niche of understandable and actionable stock market analysis for the
masses. I develop stock market analysis software that analyzes every
reported trade made across all U.S. equity markets in real-time,
each and every day. My software is used by traders seeking better
financial information to help inform their trading decisions and
increase trading success. I also work in development of autonomous
algorithmic trading and trading pattern recognition.
I develop accessible web pages following WCAG 2 Level AA Conformance
for CABNR. I assist faculty with technical tasks and help maintain
student and faculty websites through PHP Wordpress, ASP.NET, and
UNR’s CMS. Supporting higher education is a really rewarding job,
and I'm thankful to CABNR for introducing me to the world of
accessibility so that I can better empower everyone to have a better
online experience.
I designed and developed the Advanced Aviation Reno, Inc website.
AARI is the premier flight school in Reno, Nevada, for earning your
private pilot license amongst many other ratings and certificates in
a professional and efficient environment. When I first met the
owners of this flight school, I discovered how impressive their
fleet of planes and instructors were and wanted to work with them
right away. I'm such a big fan of their business that I am currently
training with them to earn a Private Pilot License
Arena Gaming League
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I developed the entire online platform that powered the Arena Gaming
League tournaments throughout the duration of Halo 4. That platform
spanned from an online portal where people would purchase team
passes and manage rosters for the in-person AGL events, to an
in-depth statistics tracking system that was used to record players
performance at every AGL event. Tournament administrators used my
system to input match statistics after every game, as well as used
my automated bracketting system to determine match placements after
each win/loss. I enjoyed my time supporting the Halo eSports
community.
I designed and developed the website for the game Meme Run 2. The
development of this website was challenging and extremely rewarding.
I built it from the ground up to suit my clients unique needs. This
is a great example of how I am able to problem solve and come up
with solutions to a design request that seem impossible or extremely
challenging, as several effects used on this website were quite
original and had to be developed by scratch.
I developed the backend system for the LearnCS8 online learning
platform. LearnCS8 took the place of an outdated online learning
system used by the Computer Science Department at UC Riverside. This
course is still used by over 700 students every academic quarter at
UCR in order to learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS.
I developed a database of sold properties for a Real Estate office
in New Jersey. The agents can list their sold properties along with
relevant information, and potential customers can use this database
to search through any and all of their agent’s previously sold
properties.
I developed a crowdfunding page for a Canadian Web Series. The
owners of the web series wanted to raise funding for their series
independently of popular crowd funding websites such as Kickstarter
and Indiegogo, so I was tasked with creating a crowdfunding service
independently through their website. They raised several thousand
dollars through this platform.
I developed an app for the restaurant Scramblz in San Jose, CA. The
application is no longer available as the restaurant was sold by the
owner. The app allowed staff to upload new specials and discounts,
which would send push notifications to users of the app who opted
for them. It helped drive extra business by keeping customers
notified of the newest deals and menu options.
Fishy Feast was an app I developed for the Barnes & Noble NOOK App
Store, the Amazon App Store, the iTunes App Store, and the Google
Play Store. It is a family friendly game which provides countless
hours of fun for all ages. You play as a fish who starts out tiny,
and eats his way up the food chain to be the biggest fish in the
sea. I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the development
and publication of this game.
Math Race Online was a children's educational app I developed for
the Barnes & Noble NOOK App Store, the Amazon App Store, the iTunes
App Store, and the Google Play Store. It was the first and only
multiplayer math game on the market. It enabled children to develop
their math skills while still having fun doing it. This application
was used by several teachers and tutors to help their students work
on their math skills, and I'm quite proud to have had a positive
impact on many children's educational development.
About
My name is Tyler Richards. I'm a freelance web developer and
software developer. I grew up in the Bay Area, and moved to Reno,
Nevada in 2016. Originally a San Jose State Spartan, I transferred
to the
University of Nevada, Reno, and pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. I also
have an Associates Degree in Business from
Truckee Meadows Community College.
I'm a very engineering minded person who loves to solve problems
with elegant technical solutions. I've been programming since I was
12 years old, and I've been developing websites and apps
professionally since I was a Senior in high school. I've launched
and successfully exited several tech startups, and I'm always
looking for the next opportunity to grow my resume and expand my
skillset.
In my spare time, I fly a Cessna 172 in training for my Private
Pilot License. I'm passionate about aviation, and if not for
Computer Science, I would be a full time pilot. I'm an avid gamer,
and have a love for understanding all things technology related.
Given my self-taught nature, I'm extremely good at troubleshooting
and if anyone can find a way to bring your idea to life through a
website or an app, it's me. I have the persistence and the knowledge
to get the job done, and give you an end product that you can be
proud of. If you're interested in my services, reach out to me in
the
Contact
section and lets talk!
