Austin Chick
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Technology has always been at the forefront of my passion. Over the course of my career, I have used that passion to build a proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality software applications and products in a timely manner. I pride myself on software craftsmanship and simple-but-robust solutions. In my current role, I have become distinguished as someone who can work in uncharted and unknown waters with little to no direction, but still thrive and deliver on client expectations. For a vast majority of my professional career, I have been mapping and navigating legacy, undocumented, and/or unmaintained systems. I enjoy the process of recycling these mostly forgotten systems and transforming them into modern, performant, and scalable software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Synapse Studios
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve team frameworks such as TDD and BDD
- Collaborated directly with clients regarding technical milestones and project progress
- Built and managed a fleet of 50,000 IoT devices running custom Linux/C firmware and supported by AWS/Terraform infrastructure to process 1 billion Kafka messages sent per day
- Developed dozens of full-stack applications, including: React Native mobile apps, React/Next.js/Angular web apps, Node.js/NestJS applications and microservices, AWS/Azure Cloud infrastructure, Linux/ARM IoT device firmware and kernels, and much more
- Migrated the org and all clients to an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach, primarily using Terraform and other Hashicorp tools
- Championed several operational practices such as the use of Feature Flagging in frontend applications via the LaunchDarkly platform, maintaining an org-wide average of only ~5% stale flags
- Published a now industry-standard CI/CD pattern for automated End-to-End Testing of React Native mobile applications on both iOS and Android. I relied on my advanced knowledge of linux and QEMU emulation
Full Stack Developer
Reshoevn8r
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed and oversaw all third-party technology vendors, agencies, etc. serving as their direct report and reviewing all code and proposals
- Optimized technology processes including implementing version control for the website and innovating product and problem mapping approaches
- Automated manual business operations, boosting daily outgoing shipments by >600% YoY
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to align campaigns and ideas with SEO, SEM, and development strategies
- Developed a Ruby and JavaScript powered plugin for Shopify's Shopping Cart that released alongside a weekend sale, where it drove an extra $18,000 worth of revenue over 3 days
- Ensured compliance with web accessibility standards (WCAG) for an inclusive user experience
- Performed daily stand-up to clear blockers, provided direction and advice when solicited and/or necessary, and engaged in hands-on pair-programming and PR reviews
- Performed cross-browser testing to ensure consistent website display across different browsers
- Built out a two-stage deployment pipeline using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Shopify's API/Webhooks
- Assisted in launching and supporting the orgs first wholesale membership program
- Built a standalone React and RelayJS portal using Shopify's eCommerce API to interface with admin and selling functionality
- Implemented Feature Flagging across both main websites using the LaunchDarkly platform, while educating the CTO on FF value and derived release confidence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2016
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Documentation
- Software Development Lifecycle Expert
- Feature and Application Implementation
- Effective Team Communication
- Continuous Improvement Techniques
- Technical Analysis and Modeling
- Embedded Software Design
- Streamlined Data Organization
- Quality Assurance in Software Development
- Nodejs, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Python, Golang, C, Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, AWS, Azure
Certification
HackerRank - Frontend Developer (React) Certificate
HackerRank - Software Engineer Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Robotics, Electronics, and Circuitry
- 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Machining
- Motorsport including 4x4 and Rally racing
- Community Cleanup
Timeline
Software Engineer
Synapse Studios
02.2021 - Current
Full Stack Developer
Reshoevn8r
09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Dakota
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
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