About Me
Hello! I'm Ryan Medeiros, a passionate Computer Science graduate from UMass Dartmouth with a specialized concentration in Cybersecurity. Growing up as a Portuguese American in the Fall River, MA area, I'm proud to be a first-generation college graduate and I'm fluent in both Portuguese and English.
My journey into technology began at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, where I graduated from the Programming and Web Development program. This early exposure to coding sparked my passion for computer science and set me on the path that led to earning my Bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth.
When I'm not coding or working, you'll find me pursuing my other passions. I'm an avid PC gamer and enjoy building custom computers, working on cars, hiking and exploring new places, working with Legos, and diving into new coding projects just for fun. My diverse interests have taught me to approach problems from multiple angles, whether I'm debugging code, troubleshooting a car engine, or planning the perfect PC build.
Experience
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - May 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Cybersecurity Concentration | ABET Accredited Program
Rite-Solutions | Software Development Contractor
September 2024 – April 2025
- Collaborated with a development team to create a secure, offline AI content generation application
- Architected a completely air-gapped system using open-source technologies
- Containerized the entire application using Docker for deployment and scalability
- Implemented dual-LLM architecture utilizing Phi-4 and LLAMA3.1
- Developed Python/LangChain backend with RAG for context-aware responses
- Built React frontend with full CRUD operations for Milvus database management
- Successfully delivered MVP in December 2024 and final product in April 2025
Stop & Shop | Customer Service Supervisor
May 2021 – Present
- Lead a front-end team of 10 employees, ensuring efficiency and excellent customer service
- Resolved escalated customer issues and streamlined troubleshooting processes
- Applied technical troubleshooting with store systems and POS tools
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Web Development
Tools & Technologies
Cybersecurity
IT & Problem Solving
Methodologies
Featured Projects
AI Content Generation Platform
Prototyped an intelligent content creation web application utilizing advanced AI technologies. Integrated vector-based document retrieval using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve content relevance and accuracy. Developed a user-friendly React frontend with full CRUD operations for vector database management.
Secure Chat Simulator
Developed a comprehensive desktop application simulating secure two-user communication using hybrid RSA and AES encryption. Built sophisticated attacker modules to simulate confidentiality, integrity, and availability threats. Implemented an intuitive Tkinter GUI with detailed logging for forensic tracking of security attacks.
AntiPhish Email Security Tool
Python-based cybersecurity tool that analyzes .eml email files to detect phishing characteristics. Features risk scoring system that evaluates suspicious content, link mismatches, domain patterns, and IP-based URLs. Includes Tkinter GUI for file selection and detailed breakdown of detected threats.
ByteLock File Encryption Tool
Secure command-line file encryption and decryption tool written in C#. Provides AES-256 encryption with SHA256 checksums for file integrity verification. Features clean CLI interface and supports any file type, designed for personal data protection and cybersecurity applications.
Gas Saver Mobile App
React Native mobile application for tracking fuel efficiency and trip history. Features MPG calculations, trip management with local storage, and planned integration with OBD-II devices. Built with Expo for cross-platform deployment on iOS and Android.
AutoTrackr Vehicle Maintenance
Local Python application for tracking vehicle maintenance records with both CLI and modern GUI interfaces. Features vehicle management, maintenance logging with cost tracking, and scrollable history display. Built with CustomTkinter for enhanced user experience.
Portfolio Website
Modern, responsive portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features dark theme with gradient accents, smooth animations, and mobile-optimized design. Showcases projects, skills, and professional experience with interactive navigation and hover effects.
Get In Touch
I'm actively seeking opportunities to start my career in software development and cybersecurity. With a strong foundation in both secure application development and modern web technologies, I'm excited to contribute to innovative projects and continue growing in the tech industry.
📍 Somerset, MA