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Austin Burgard

Software Engineer
St. Louis,MO

Summary

Experienced Software Engineer specializing in TypeScript, React, and delivering exceptional UI/UX. Collaborative and skilled at building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Recognized for leadership in code reviews and technical guidance. Committed to embracing diverse perspectives and expanding knowledge. Resourceful professional with a track record of developing innovative web designs and features. Solid expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Material UI, with a quick ability to adapt to new technologies. Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving complex code issues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Frontend Engineer

Prismatic
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with four other engineers to build and test UI in React, TypeScript, XState, Jest, Storybook, GraphQL, and Material UI (MUI).
  • Migrated from esbuild to Vite to enable better developer experience.
  • Contributed to code reviews and architecture decisions.
  • Built type safety for the Prismatic SDK, Spectral, for custom component actions by ingesting arbitrary code, generating a manifest file, and enabling customers to have type safety in their custom code in Prismatic's Code Native Integrations.

Senior Software Engineer

TripleBlind
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Migrated from Redux and Redux Toolkit to React Query, improving API performance and developer experience for the frontend team.
  • Improved developer experience and build times by migrating from Webpack to Vite.
  • Built UI in React, TypeScript, Material UI, and Axios, and developed APIs in Django.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.

Software Engineer

Prenda
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Mentored one junior engineer in best practices in Cypress testing.
  • Modernized tech stack by adapting existing codebase to use TypeScript, Express, and Material UI.
  • Created entire frontend testing suite using Cypress to handle end-to-end user flows.
  • Collaborated with the backend team to implement full-stack features in TypeScript, Express, and PostgreSQL.
  • Led designer-developer discussions to implement a design system and synchronize design across multi-page applications.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

Software Engineer

C2FO
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed end-to-end testing suite for three internal applications using Cypress.
  • Implemented load testing for critical APIs using Grafana K6.
  • Engaged in biweekly sprint planning meetings using agile methodologies.

Education

Certificate - Software Engineering

Prime Digital Academy
Kansas City, MO
02.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
01.2013 - 12.2015

Skills

    JavaScript

    React

    TypeScript

    Material UI

    Agile

    Python

    Git Version Control

    CSS3

    Responsive design

    HTML5

    Jest Testing Framework

    Nodejs basics

    GraphQL Familiarity

    Redux State Management

    Cypress E2E Testing

Timeline

Senior Frontend Engineer

Prismatic
10.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Software Engineer

TripleBlind
12.2021 - 10.2023

Software Engineer

Prenda
07.2020 - 12.2021

Software Engineer

C2FO
09.2019 - 07.2020

Certificate - Software Engineering

Prime Digital Academy
02.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Truman State University
01.2013 - 12.2015

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