Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson is a technology professional who co-founded Grain and currently serves as the Head of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the company.25 He has a strong background in software engineering and has held various positions throughout his career.

Education and Early Career

Ryan Johnson pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science, focusing on operating systems and distributed systems, but was recruited out of school before completing the degree.1 His career in software engineering began at Zynga, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from May 2010 to May 2012.2

Career at Grain

Ryan's journey with Grain started in 2018 when he co-founded the company and built the prototype backend of the current service.5 His roles at Grain have included:

• Principal Software Engineer (2018-2023)4
• Co-Founder and Head of Engineering (2023-present)34
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)5

In his current position, Ryan leads the engineering group at Grain, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry.5

Skills and Expertise

Ryan Johnson is known for his:

• Proficiency in software engineering
• Experience in building and scaling technology platforms
• Leadership in engineering teams
• Expertise in backend development and agile methodologies6

Ryan's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ryanallanjohnson, where more details about his professional experience and accomplishments may be available.