Ryan Beckett
// Developer
// UX Designer
// Photographer
BCIS student in Auckland, NZ, exploring the intersections of technology, business, psychology, and project management. Currently working on research projects surrounding HCI and AI.
BCIS student in Auckland, NZ, exploring the intersections of technology, business, psychology, and project management. Currently working on research projects surrounding HCI and AI.
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01 // About Me
Design & Strategy
Fascinated by how software is conceptualised, structured, and implemented. My interest lies in the design, user experience, and strategic planning phases—focusing on how technology can best serve human needs.
Self-Actualiser
Committed to continuous personal and professional growth. I view every project, academic challenge, and daily routine as an opportunity to refine my perspective, build solid structures, and master new skills.
Photographer
A creative outlet and an evolving visual hobby. Right now, I’m using photography to explore long-exposure portraiture and different ways of capturing motion, allowing me to explore a purely creative side.
Human Element
Drawn to the human side of technology. Whether it’s studying user psychology, analysing data trends, or exploring how technology intersects with organisational business and intelligence operations, I'm driven by understanding the human systems behind the machine.
Scholar
Approaching my studies with curiosity, intention, and a structured mindset. I use my academic path to build a versatile, multi-disciplinary foundation across technology, business analysis, and behavioural psychology.
02 // Projects
Digital Autonomy//
Your Workspace should be your Citadel
A deep dive into how Citadel replaces bloated Chromium containers and cloud dependencies with Tauri v2, compiled Rust, local SQLite CTEs, and on-device Gemma intelligence.
Project Mantle//
Curing SaaS Fatigue with a Centralised Obsidian Workspace
Consolidating fragmented task tracking, calendar planning, contextual intelligence, and modern design into a single, cohesive human interface.
Bachelor of Computer & Information Sciences
Focus: Broadening scope across technology, design, and strategy.
Core Subjects
- Software Implementation
- Data Analysis
- Business & Psychology
Academic Mission
My academic path intentionally balances technical literacy with courses in psychology, business, data analysis, and project management. This multi-disciplinary approach allows me to understand the entire lifecycle of a digital product—from its human and psychological impact to its operational implementation.
Lvl 6 Dip. Web Design & Production
Focus: Web & Interface Architecture
Core Subjects
- UI/UX Research & Design
- Web Application Logic
- Project Execution
Academic Mission
Focused on core digital competencies, bridging the gap between visual design and functional application logic. This qualification provided valuable insights into user experience research, deployment, and the collaborative dynamics of project workflows.
Lvl 5 Dip. Digital Media & Design
Focus: Digital Design & Production Fundamentals
Core Subjects
- Product Concept Design
- Visual Communication
- Team Collaboration
Academic Mission
An immersive foundation in design principles, visual communication, and project development. This course established my foundational visual literacy and introduced me to professional workflows and the basics of coordinating within project-based teams.
04 // EXTERNAL INSPIRATION
A space to highlight organisations, initiatives, and breakthrough projects that I admire. These represent areas of community impact, scientific progress, and meaningful change that stand out to me.
05 // CONNECT
06 // Get In Touch
Let's Build
Something
Meaningful
I’m always open to connecting with people, teams, and organisations working across technology implementation, project management, data insights, or human-centric digital strategy. Let's start a conversation.
The Quick & Simple
Auckland, NZ
Currently open for collaboration