© RYAN PFLEGER

Welcome to the digital portfolio of Ryan Pfleger—Father, Husband, and Creative Professional. Explore a curated selection of my work in web development, digital media, and photography.

My Work

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Professional Career

With over a decade of experience in web development and software project management, my career began at Spark Interactive, a software development and multimedia company based in Santa Barbara, CA. There, I helped create and manage large-scale PHP-based websites built on the Joomla CMS, and contributed to a variety of custom web applications including social networks, online directories, discussion forums, and lead generation systems.

After several years of hands-on development, I became a Software Development Manager and adopted agile methodologies to lead cross-functional teams. Following the acquisition of Spark Interactive, I launched my first company, Pacific Media Concepts (PMC), which focused on consulting, digital marketing, and custom web solutions.

In 2013, I sold PMC to my partner and co-founded Yovigo Inc. (now PayWhirl Inc.) with my longtime friend and collaborator, Brandon Swift.

Our first product, Yovigo, was a free DIY website builder that was acquired in January 2016. We then shifted focus to building PayWhirl, a flexible subscription and recurring payments platform for eCommerce. Since its launch in 2014, PayWhirl has continued to grow and is now used by tens of thousands of merchants on Shopify, BigCommerce, and other platforms.

In addition to PayWhirl, we’ve developed complementary SaaS tools like Glow Loyalty, a customizable loyalty and rewards platform for Shopify merchants, and Upsell Wizard, a smart upsell and cross-sell solution designed to increase average order value.

Software Development

I'm a big fan of agile development methodologies & teams.

Online Marketing

Let's maximize ROI across multi-channel marketing campaigns.

E-Commerce Consulting

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Business Solutions

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About Me

Raised in Lynnwood, Washington, I pursued higher education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned a B.A. in Professional Photography & Digital Media from the Brooks Institute of Photography in 2009. Since 2005, I've been privileged to be part of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival film crew, capturing performances by artists such as Daft Punk, Kanye West, Madonna, and Paul McCartney.

Business

As Co-founder of PayWhirl Inc. (formerly Yovigo Inc.), I lead the development of e-commerce solutions, including the PayWhirl Recurring Payments platform and Glow Loyalty.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Photography with an Emphasis in Digital Media

Brooks Institute of Photography Santa Barbara, California class of 2009.

Photography

My portfolio encompasses panoramic, music (notably Coachella), sports, and landscape photography, reflecting a comprehensive study of lighting, videography, and multimedia.

Music

Passionate about live music and festivals, I have a particular affinity for artists like Daft Punk, Madeon, Deadmau5, Ratatat, Two Door Cinema Club, and Zero 7.

Say hello

I'm always open to discussing new projects, collaborations, or opportunities. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries or to connect.