Title: Senior Software Engineer
Company: Airbnb
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Ryan A. Booth, Senior Software Engineer at Airbnb, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements and leadership in Software Engineering.
Mr. Booth has established an illustrious career in software engineering, marked by innovation and a commitment to ethical decision-making. Since 2019, he has contributed to Airbnb, initially as a software engineer and, in 2021, advancing to the role of senior software engineer. In this capacity, Mr. Booth has been instrumental in transforming the Airbnb messaging platform from a basic Web 1.0 chatroom into a dynamic live web application. This modernization is among Mr. Booth’s most significant professional achievements, enhancing how guests and hosts communicate on the platform. His responsibilities include evaluating new feature requests and optimizing communication systems to ensure seamless interactions for millions of users worldwide.
In addition to his commitments to Airbnb, Mr. Booth serves as a technical adviser to RightOn Education, a position he has held since 2019. In this advisory role, he provides strategic guidance on technology initiatives that advance education.
Mr. Booth was previously affiliated with Entelo, a recruitment software company specializing in advanced profiling and search technologies. He joined the firm in 2016 as a software engineer and progressed through roles as a senior and lead software engineer until 2019. During his time at Entelo, Mr. Booth developed a browser extension that analyzed web page data to match identifying information with profiles in the company’s databases, providing recruiters with real-time feedback. His work culminated in the issuance of a U.S. patent for methods for dynamically contextualizing third-party data in web browsers.
Mr. Booth’s earlier experience includes serving as a software engineer at Accredible from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to educational credentialing solutions. He also co-founded BluePerch in 2014 after co-founding MySkillBase in 2013. MySkillBase was a startup conceived during Mr. Booth’s college years that aimed to connect early-career individuals with job opportunities before mainstream platforms could accurately match skills.
Earlier, Mr. Booth held positions at HSBC, including as an HSBCnet business tools designer. His career dates back to 2010, when he first worked as an information technology manager for the UBC Student Leadership Conference.
Mr. Booth’s academic foundation was established at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce in business and computer science in 2014. His involvement with the university’s startup culture played a pivotal role in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset. Participating in Startup Weekends introduced Mr. Booth to the process of developing innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Beyond his work-related endeavors, Mr. Booth’s commitment to community service is reflected through his involvement with initiatives supporting underrepresented minorities and local charities. Previously, he was involved in efforts such as the kitten foster program at the San Francisco SPCA from 2015 to 2018 and in the Boy Scouts of America for over a decade.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Booth has been recognized with several awards, including receiving the Telus IT Excellence Award from the UBC Sauder School of Business in 2013, winning the Startup Showdown at Plug and Play Canada in 2013, and being named a finalist for The Next 36 program in 2014, a prestigious initiative run by the U.S. and Canadian governments in collaboration with the University of Toronto.
Throughout his career, Mr. Booth has demonstrated expertise in production web applications, content user experience, global server deployment and maintenance, machine learning and iOS development for the Airbnb app. His proficiency is further evidenced by his ability to modernize complex systems and deliver impactful technological solutions. Mr. Booth credits much of his success to the support and mentorship he received throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of making moral choices and treating others with respect, values that have guided his professional path and fostered meaningful collaborations.
Mr. Booth’s professional journey reflects not only technical excellence but also an unwavering dedication to ethical leadership and societal impact within technology-driven industries. Looking ahead, he is dedicated to leveraging his expertise toward advancing clean energy solutions across the United States and globally by collaborating with leaders in utilities and grid management.
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