Austin Gould

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lone Front End Developer at Solo Projects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created and deployed a responsive 3D portfolio web app using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Blender, Three.js, and Vercel. Learned Blender for 3D modeling and lighting animations; built frontend using a modern stack and extended it to solve unique 3D-related challenges with minimal pre-existing examples.
Lead Front End Developer at RYAILITI, LLC (Contract)
July 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025
Built the RK E Knowledge Portal as a React TypeScript web app from scratch, leveraging AWS services for API, authentication, and file storage. Designed and implemented frontend architecture, while coordinating with a backend developer. Implemented a complex node-based drag-and-drop system with custom connection and interaction logic. Used AI models to accelerate workflows and generate neo-4j knowledge graphs, visual aids, and analysis for large data questions. Enabled clinicians and researchers to build and modify large medical data process flows and perform common data-science tasks themselves, reducing time from days to minutes.
Sole Developer at A Texas Heart for Families (Contract)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Digitized and stored forms and client information using DocuSign, Monday.com, and a Node.js server to manage data handling and storage. Created a Node.js server to act as a middleware for handling webhooks and interfacing with GraphQL Enterprise APIs to submit final data. Built events to automate recurring processes, saving client hours. Trained non-technical clients to operate the platform independently, enabling faster adoption and reducing manual work.
Senior Consultant at Headstorm, LLC
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Managed shifting client expectations, sprint planning, coding, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and onboarding of new teammates. Proficient in React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, REST/HTTP APIs, ES6, and debugging. Experience across greenfield and enterprise projects, including product design, UI/UX, multi-platform design, Agile practices, and leadership within teams. Contributed to both frontend and broader project success.
Frontend Developer at Major Drayage Company
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
First period: Used React Native to build a cross-platform mobile app, leading the frontend architecture and mentoring junior/senior consultants. Second period: Used Figma designs to build a cross-platform mobile app, leading frontend architecture and coordinating with the wider team; trained others and ensured alignment with architectural goals.
Frontend Engineer at Major Drayage Company
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Used Figma designs to build a cross-platform mobile app, leading frontend architecture and coordinating with the broader team; trained others and ensured alignment with architectural goals.
Full Stack Developer at Digital Learning/E-commerce Startup
February 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Developed a full-stack responsive React web app with a Node backend, REST API, AWS DevOps, and multiple third-party integrations (Vonage, Nyla­s, Stripe). Transitioned from design to a market-ready MVP in 6 months. Handover to client devs during the launch phase. Built a platform for ‘experts’ to sell their time via private browser-based video calls, enabling clients to advertise, post content, and host video sessions in a single location.
Front-End / Architect at Lead in Dairy Tech Company
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Built a responsive React TypeScript web app for both touch-screen and desktop users; participated in product decisions and filled technical gaps to accelerate development. Implemented cross-platform authentication via Auth0, and integrated Cloudflare-based security; unified login experiences across a large product library to improve security and user experience.
Staffing Tool Lead at Headstorm
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Inherited the Staffing Tool project from internal teams and rebuilt it using React TypeScript with a Node backend, Sequlize, Jest, and GitHub for CI/CD and issue tracking. Worked across full stack, mentored junior teammates, and identified tech debt. Streamlined metrics gathering to support weekly staffing decisions by directors.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at University of Oklahoma
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Master of Science in Computer & Electrical Engineering at University of Oklahoma
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner
July 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026
LaunchDarkly Developer Certification
September 1, 2023 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment