Ryan Anton McGlynn
UX/UI Designer & Developer · Phoenix, AZ
About Me
Hello!
I'm a UX designer and developer with an M.A. in UX Design and a foundation in front-end development. I leverage mixed-method usability research, WCAG-compliant design systems in Figma, and clean code to build scalable, high-impact web and mobile experiences.
Skills
Figma
Feature Retention
Mobile & Web Design
Intent and Context Modeling
HTML/CSS/JS/C+/PHP
AI-Assisted Qualitative Analysis
Career
Experience
Feb 2025 – Present
Project Manager
Current Role
Lead about 20 concurrent customer implementations from kickoff to launch, each running 2–4 months, tracking milestones and managing stakeholder expectations.
Configure four product setups (year-round content, events, AMS/CMS integrations and custom builds), and manage App Store and Google Play developer accounts.
Run virtual training calls, app review calls, webinars and optimization sessions that prepare customers to manage their apps on their own after launch.
Serve as customer support manager, triaging Jira support queues and partnering with engineering to resolve API and integration issues.
Coordinate with engineering and internal teams on complex integrations, flagging risks early and escalating with clear options.
Jul 2022 – Oct 2024
Front-end Web Designer & Developer
Agency / Client Work
Spearheaded 10+ high-impact website builds from concept to launch, designing cross-platform architecture, wireframes, and high-fidelity Figma prototypes.
Executed front-end development using C#, HTML5, and PHP across WordPress and Sitefinity while establishing a scalable design system (MVC files, UI components) to streamline efficiency.
Analyzed card sorting and tree testing data to optimize information architecture, driving a 63% increase in member engagement and ensuring strict WCAG accessibility compliance.
May 2021 – Jul 2022
UX Technical & Research Assistant
Internship
Collaborated with the mobile team to design and prototype high-fidelity UI/UX features for the Engagefully app, including QR scanning, social content, and reporting modules.
Partnered with engineering teams to ensure seamless handoff and implementation of prototypes while contributing design concepts and layout strategies to multiple client website projects.
Qualifications
Education
May 2025 – Aug 2026
UX Design
Master's Degree | Maryland Institute College of Art
Jun 2018 – May 2023
Human-Centered Design and Development
Bachelor of Science | Pennsylvania State University
Certifications
Apr 2026
Association AI Professional (AAiP)
Sidecar
Jan 2024
Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide
Interaction Design Foundation
Sep 2023
User Experience: The Beginner’s Guide
Interaction Design Foundation