Ryan Hissey

Backend Software Engineer

Stone, Staffordshire

About me

I’m a Backend PHP Developer from Staffordshire, UK, with experience building Laravel applications and e-commerce platforms. While I work extensively with Magento 2, I also enjoy exploring a wide range of backend technologies.

Skills

PHP Advanced
Magento 2 Advanced
Laravel Advanced
SQL Advanced
JavaScript Advanced
Frontend Intermediate
TypeScript Intermediate
AlpineJS Advanced

Work

Hyvä

Magento Developer

Jul 2023 - Present
Worked on core Hyvä products including Enterprise, Checkout, and Theme.
- Designed and implemented checkout integrations for multiple payment providers, used across the Hyvä Checkout ecosystem.
- Created test questions and assessment materials for the developer certification program.
- Contributed to the development of Hyvä Enterprise, an Adobe Commerce extension integrating native Adobe Commerce features with Hyvä themes.
Vitl

Magento Developer

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
Developed headless e-commerce solutions for Vitl’s commerce platform, focusing on API design and backend integrations.
- Built headless API endpoints for Vitl's e-commerce platform.
Etika Finance UK

Ecommerce Developer

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
Specialised in developing payment integrations and finance solutions across multiple e-commerce platforms.
- Enhanced the existing Magento 2 finance module.
- Developed a TypeScript-based Shopify payment app enabling finance checkout options for customers.
Aware Digital

Backend Developer

Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
Delivered backend solutions for multiple Magento 2 e-commerce stores.
- PHP backend development for multiple Magento 2/Adobe Commerce stores, optimising functionality & new features.
- Made significant code contributions to Hyvä Themes.
- Achieved Adobe Certified Professional certification, demonstrating expertise in Adobe Commerce.
Netbiz Group

Backend Developer

Dec 2019 - Feb 2021
Delivered various e-commerce solutions across multiple platforms whilst managing hosting infrastructure.
- Developed solutions across multiple e-commerce platforms including Magento 1/2, OpenCart, WooCommerce, and bespoke integrations.
- Managed internal hosting infrastructure supporting over 200 client websites/emails.
Camp Watonka

Advanced Skills Instructor - Web Development

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
Instructed web development and programming courses at American Science Summer Camp over two consecutive summers.
- Taught web development including HTML/CSS, ASP.NET, C#, and Java programming to students aged 10-17.

Education

Keele University

2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Completed a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Dissertation focused on designing and implementing a live online lecture feedback system to improve student engagement, built using ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, and modern web technologies.
Derby University

2016 - 2017
Bachelor of Science, Computer Games Programming
- Completed the first year of a BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Programming before transferring to Keele University to complete a degree in Computer Science.

Certifications

Hyvä Certified Professional Developer

13 Oct 2025

Hyvä
Hyvä Certified Associate Developer

8 May 2025

Hyvä
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Commerce Developer

4 Jan 2021

Adobe