Hi there, I’m Austin.

I am a Software Engineer based in Louisiana. I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Univerity of Louisiana at Lafayette and 4-years of experience building digital experiences and services as a Software Developer for Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

I am passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and have a strong foundation in JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, and Ruby. In my current role at lululemon, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including the login experience for guests across the entire family of lululemon apps and internal tools to help improve the developer experience at lululemon. My professional experience includes:

    • Spearheaded the development of a universal login modal, significantly transforming the Lululemon login experience and driving an 11% increase in authenticated users.

    • Implemented a new partial login experience, providing guests with seamless access to non-PII-related site functions without the need for a full login. This enhancement enabled a more efficient and satisfying guest interaction with the majority of the site's features.

    • Engineered a persistent login feature to complement the new partial login experience. This augmentation not only increased the number of authenticated guests but also enhanced our analytics tracking capabilities, leading to improved data insights.

    • Executed strategic optimization of Lululemon login pages, realizing a monumental 50% performance improvement by incorporating and promoting web performance best practices.

    • Proactively collaborated across various functions, specifically with identity and checkout teams, to drive seamless integration and boosted productivity. This initiative improved the overall developer experience, showcasing advanced leadership skills in the team.

  • Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2022

    • Designed and built scalable custom websites and web applications using ReactJS, VueJS, and NextJS.

    • Set up deployment pipeline to HubSpot's CMS using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

    • Created and deployed custom integrations using NodeJS, Serverless Functions, Cron Jobs, and HubSpot APIs.

    • Engineered internal proof of concepts using ReactJS and other frontend technologies.

    • Helped customers plan and build custom web applications using agile methodology.

    • Optimized customer search results using Google Analytics, HubSpot Traffic Analytics, and Adobe Analytics.

    • Improved customer website design, accessibility, and SEO practices which led to higher customer conversions.

  • Jan. 2020 - Sep. 2021

    • Led a 5 person development team and kept projects within scope and managed stakeholders' expectations.

    • Produced a Configuration wizard using ReactJS/ElectronJS/ NodeJS used by thousands of Adobe Users.

    • Planned and executed a proof of concept using ReactJS/ElectronJS to securely send data using LDAP requests.

    • Performed code reviews for associate engineers, and helped teach the team React best practices.

    • Rebuilt application UI to bring it more in line with other applications to ensure consistent User Experience.

    • Implemented unit tests using Jest and React Testing Library and end-to-end tests using Cypress.

    • Coordinated offshore development team to increase efficiency by implementing the agile methodology in the way they were tackling feature requests.

    • Launched scalable fault-tolerant REST service using ASP.Net for an oil and gas company that them better insight into the health of their rigs.

    • Developed reusable components using VueJS and the Atomic Design Methodology.

    • Created wireframes using Figma to help an e-commerce client introduce a more friendly and accessible User Experience.

    • Collaborated clients to gather functional and technical requirements for features and then broke them down into stories for myself and other developers.

I have experience working with the following technologies:

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Ruby
  • Go

Frameworks/Libraries

  • React
  • NextJS
  • Electron
  • Ruby on Rails
  • VueJS

Runtimes

  • NodeJS
  • Bun.sh

Cloud

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Google Cloud Platform

Database

  • Postgres
  • MongoDB
  • Firebase

Outside of work, I enjoy staying informed about the latest developments in the tech industry and volunteering at local tech events when the opportunity presents itself. I am constantly seeking out ways to learn and grow as a Software Engineer and am excited to see what the future holds.