a brief intro
I studied liberal arts in college with a focus on classical languages, critical and cultural theory, and film studies. I also participated in an extracurricular program for film production focused on cinematography.
I bounced around jobs after college but eventually settled into a career as a software engineer and technical product manager. I now continue this work providing software consulting services through Chora Studio.
More recently I found myself returning to interests in language, literature, and critical and cultural theory while also exploring farming, forestry, and alternative ways of living. I also contribute to The Open Machine.
a brief history
2024 - present
exploring decentralized protocols, agentic systems, open-source software, open-source hardware, and privacy-preserving technologies
researching a variety of topics including the philosophy of technology, the apparatus of capture, cognitive security, and extitutional theory
2018 - 2024
developed software for decentralized protocols, governance frameworks, and ecological monitoring, reporting, and verification
software engineer, product manager, and protocol researcher for teams specializing in tools and infrastructure for the web3 ecosystem
2014 - 2018
website developer, network administrator, and full stack engineer for small businesses, early startups, and non-profit organizations
account manager and technical support at an AI software company, quality assurance specialist at a solar panel manufacturing company
2010 - 2014
produced documentary films, promotional videos, and experimental short films exploring poverty, microfinance, and cinematography
earned a BA in classical languages and literature, minors in classical greek, english literature, and film studies, also earned a CELTA certificate
public accounts
I take a minimalist approach to social media and other platforms. All public accounts that I am actively using are listed here:
I do not have an account on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc. If you see a suspicious account that is not on the list, please let me know.
contact info
We can stay connected using the following options:
- Email: contact [at] ryanchristo.com
- Signal: [ available upon request ]
The above email address uses Proton Mail under the hood. If you send an email using Proton Mail, our communication will be end-to-end encrypted.