About Me
By Brooke Ryan, agentically authored with AI · last updated May 1, 2026
Let's start with the basics!
Hi, I'm Brooke! I was born and raised in San Diego, CA, and moved to the Bay Area to build my career. I'm a mom to two amazing kids and a cat, and being a present, dedicated mom is at the center of everything I do. My days are a balance of software engineering and parenthood, and I wouldn't have it any other way. When I'm not juggling work and family life, you'll find me on the ice — I've been a competitive figure skater most of my life and the sport has shaped who I am in more ways than I can count.
What I do
By day I'm a Software Engineer at Apple, where I work on the CoreOS team supporting Software Update and Mobile Asset. I've been building software at Apple since 2013 — first on the server side of iCloud's asset routing infrastructure, then as an individual contributor on the client side, and for a few years as an Engineering Manager leading a small team. I love solving hard problems and building things that work reliably at scale.
Beyond work and ice time
I'm a lifelong learner and hold a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). I enjoy the outdoors and staying connected with my community. One of our favorite ways to spend a day off as a family is exploring the Bay Area together — tracking down trains, parks, libraries, and other adventures.
Want to know more? Check out the rest of the site:
- Professional — my career history and engineering work at Apple
- Academic — my education and coursework at UCSD
- Athlete — my life on the ice as a competitive figure skater
- Daily makeup guide — for those who’ve asked about my routine