Ryan Bergman is a Principal Engineer at John Deere's Intelligent Solutions Group, where he oversees API standards and architecture for the systems farmers rely on to connect with agronomists,
dealers, and other experts. Based in the Des Moines, Iowa area, Ryan brings years of experience spanning scrappy startups to large-scale enterprise software, giving him a unique perspective on what it
takes to build resilient, high-quality systems at any scale.
A passionate advocate for Extreme Programming, test-driven development, and open source, Ryan is known for his practical, experience-driven approach to software craft. He speaks frequently at conferences
and on podcasts about topics ranging from DevOps and testing strategies to the fascinating challenges of building software for modern agriculture — including the systems behind autonomous vehicles and
precision farming.
When he's not shaping architecture at one of the world's most iconic companies, Ryan can be found contributing to open source projects and sharing hard-won lessons about building great software with great
teams.