I am a Software Engineer specializing in Backend Web Development, Data Analysis and Solutions Architecture. Coming from a background in Project Management, I integrate well within business units and have a deep curiosity for business process and work flow. I have a passion for learning new tech and a drive for problem solving.
Currently working as a freelancer, building solutions for various clients across the US under my LLC, Cog Digital.
(He/Him)
After spending a solid day working inside PyCharm (My IDE of choice), you will often find me walking or hiking the sprawling trails around West Michigan. As much as "Wanderlust" may be an overused and romanticized word, it is one that is very fitting for me! I love to travel. Experiencing unique sights, culture and cuisines of countries across the globe is by far my favorite pass time.
Being a geek of geeks at heart, I enjoy tinkering with any sensor I can get my hands on for a Raspberry-Pi, watching the new documentary series that dropped last week, or diving into documentation of a new language/framework. Also, a nod to my other fellow D&D nerds out there, current build: Rogue, Arcane Trickster.
Planning, setting expectations and developing using the SCRUM process are foundational methods used in each project taken on.
Evaluation is the starting place for each project. This is an opportunity for meetings to understand spec, project vision, establish MVP's and build pricing estimates.
During this phase, project features are fleshed out in great detail, priorities of development cycles are set and more accurate time frames are established.
At this point in the project cycle, project details for an MVP are written out and agreed upon and it's time for development to take off! Using the SCRUM process, goals are set and code is built and presented in a 2-3 week time schedule. We repeat this process until an MVP is complete.
We have planned, developed and refined and your product is ready for launch! After your MVP is fully deployed, supporting the current build and working on the next version and future features will begin. Here's to a successful product!
...He is so great to work with and takes the time to make sure you understand his process and priorities. His time management skills with development sprints is superb. All in all Austin is fantastic to work with and I hope I get an opportunity to work with him again. - August 2022
...Austin excelled, exhibiting one of the highest levels of productivity amongst his peers... His interpersonal and communication skills have allowed him to develop productive working relationships with both our clients and our staff. He also has the analytical skills to diagnose problems and devise viable solutions... All of the intangibles that lead to success in the workplace are in order with Austin. - July 2019
...So knowledgeable, so helpful, and so easy to work with. Our dev team insisted that we integrate him into our internal dev team without delay. Within about 9 months we asked Austin to lead the entire project in React. He was a rock on this platform dev project for about a year and a half... He is a strengthening influence on any team. - July 2022
Austin is an exceptional freelancer... His communication skills are fantastic... knowledgeable but willing and successful in learning new methods and technologies. He has proven his ability to problem-solve and successfully work with a team effectively. Really looking forward to working with him more in the future! - June 2021
Austin worked for us as our lead development engineer. His work was always excellent, but I was most impressed with what he brought to the whole development team... He also worked with our marketing team, planning team, and management team to make sure that what he was creating was exactly what was needed. I could not give higher praise to anyone. - July 2022
...Austin was a natural to fulfill a newly created position as Manager of Special Projects that was created in April 2018...Austin coordinated new business initiatives, processes, and procedures that improved efficiencies throughout our business unit... Austin is highly intelligent and has superb analytical and communication skills and would be a true asset to any employer... - April 2019
