Ryan James

As an Open Source Programmer, Ryan specializes in custom programming and E-commerce. For the former, Ryan writes all of the one-off software that falls outside of general development, which basically entails any nonstandard modification to Drupal’s usual functioning. This can include tasks like custom registration forms and third party integration with sites like Facebook and Twitter. For E-Commerce programming, he is responsible for setting up stores, setting up products, and dealing with sales tax.

Ryan’s background includes a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Victoria, and he also interned at northStudio prior to working here. What Ryan is best at is the “really hard stuff”. He loves the mental challenge of finding solutions to our toughest technical issues. For Ryan, working with people who like to have fun is a major job perk—at North Studio, we work hard, and we play hard!

Outside of the office, Ryan’s passions include sports, such as hockey, softball, mountain biking, and skiing, as well as gadgets and computer games.