Hi, I’m Ryan Welcher — a developer turned developer advocate with a passion for building, sharing, and helping others grow in tech. I’ve been working on the web since 2004, when I first got hooked writing ActionScript, and I’ve been deep in the WordPress ecosystem since 2009, building everything from custom themes and plugins to complex integrations, and I regularly contribute to both WordPress core and the Gutenberg project.

Over the years, I’ve grown from writing code behind the scenes to stepping onto stages, leading workshops, and creating content that helps developers do their best work. Whether it’s explaining new APIs, crafting tutorials, live streaming, or listening to community feedback, I love connecting the dots between technology and the people who use it.

As a developer advocate, I bridge the gap between engineering teams and the developer community—amplifying voices, sharing knowledge, and making tools more accessible for everyone.