I'm Austin McGuire, a software engineer based in the NYC area who enjoys making cool things on the internet. I’ve spent the past 10+ years honing my craft across all areas of website development providing expertise to startups, from full-stack development and deployment to UI/UX and graphic design.
With a background in both technology and traditional/digital art, I quickly developed a passion for designing and building sleek and engaging websites. This, combined with a love for minimalism and clean, performant code, helps to form a skillset ideal for delivering beautiful and accessible web experiences to users.
Aside from work, I enjoy making pixel art, playing video games, and when not glued to my computer, bouldering, creating occasionally tasty concoctions in the kitchen, or getting lost on a hike somewhere.
Aside from work, I enjoy making pixel art, playing video games, and when not glued to my computer, bouldering, creating occasionally tasty concoctions in the kitchen, or getting lost on a hike somewhere.
Development
Tools & Deployment
Git, AWS, PostgreSQL, Contentful, Netlify, Vercel, Drupal, Docker, Webpack, Storybook, Cypress, Jest
Programming Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS, Sass, Python, GraphQL
Frameworks & Libraries
React, Redux, Redux Toolkit, RTK Query, Next.js, Node.js, Django, Gatsby, Material UI, Styled Components, Tailwind CSS
Design
Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, XD, Balsamiq, After Effects
Experience
Founding Software Engineer @ TrueSource
Jun 2021–Jan 2023
Led front-end development team to architect and build no-code data monetization platform with React, TypeScript, and Redux Toolkit.
Worked closely with CEO to build prototype for pitch that helped secure initial round of funding.
Spearheaded addition of best practice documentation, company style guide, and end-to-end testing suite to reduce regression issues and improve onboarding by 50%.
Interfaced with clients on a weekly basis, providing technical expertise and product support, resulting in critical bugfixes and improvements to platform.
Helped achieve #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt, leading to high value ARR within first year of operation and successful acquisition.
Worked closely with CEO to build prototype for pitch that helped secure initial round of funding.
Spearheaded addition of best practice documentation, company style guide, and end-to-end testing suite to reduce regression issues and improve onboarding by 50%.
Interfaced with clients on a weekly basis, providing technical expertise and product support, resulting in critical bugfixes and improvements to platform.
Helped achieve #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt, leading to high value ARR within first year of operation and successful acquisition.
Software Engineer @ Urbity
Jan 2021–Jun 2021
Collaborated with client Bold Penguin to develop and maintain cutting edge frontend features for InsurTech platform in JavaScript, React, Redux, and Sass.
Advised engineering team on architectural and framework tradeoffs at scale and conducted code audits, improving app performance and reducing tech debt.
Advised engineering team on architectural and framework tradeoffs at scale and conducted code audits, improving app performance and reducing tech debt.
Senior Freelance Software Engineer
Nov 2019–Present
Build and ship websites and applications for a diverse array of clients using technologies such as React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, Contentful, and more.
Produced Figma designs, code updates and improvements for Fieldwire’s marketing website using Ruby, Middleman, and Contentful.
Designed and developed new features for Jaquish Biomedical’s company website and storefront using JavaScript, Sass, and Hugo.
Created state aptitude benchmark websites from provided designs for non-profit Results For America using Jekyll and Contentful.
Produced Figma designs, code updates and improvements for Fieldwire’s marketing website using Ruby, Middleman, and Contentful.
Designed and developed new features for Jaquish Biomedical’s company website and storefront using JavaScript, Sass, and Hugo.
Created state aptitude benchmark websites from provided designs for non-profit Results For America using Jekyll and Contentful.
Chief Technical Officer @ Civid
Jan 2018–Oct 2019
Led development for revamp of social debate startup using JavaScript, React, and Django.
Managed team of designers and engineers to rapidly transform concepts into finished platform through close collaboration and mentorship.
Restructured Redux stores, REST APIs, database schemas, and continuous integration pipelines to facilitate updated features.
Conducted user research and A/B testing to guide development and improve usability.
Managed team of designers and engineers to rapidly transform concepts into finished platform through close collaboration and mentorship.
Restructured Redux stores, REST APIs, database schemas, and continuous integration pipelines to facilitate updated features.
Conducted user research and A/B testing to guide development and improve usability.
Independent Contractor @ Civid
Jul 2017–Jan 2018
Created wireframes and mockups of site features and layout in Adobe XD.
Designed branding and logomark, created numerous graphical elements and banners featured throughout website and marketing.
Architected, prototyped and deployed MVP using React, Redux, Django, and AWS.
Helped launch successful campaign for private beta with over 150 well known members of debate communities.
Designed branding and logomark, created numerous graphical elements and banners featured throughout website and marketing.
Architected, prototyped and deployed MVP using React, Redux, Django, and AWS.
Helped launch successful campaign for private beta with over 150 well known members of debate communities.
Web Developer, Technical Consultant @ Published Words
Aug 2015–Jun 2017
Upgraded and maintained financial copy marketing website.
Provided technical expertise to Founders on technical requirements such as research, data analysis, and visualizations for client publications and presentations.
Provided technical expertise to Founders on technical requirements such as research, data analysis, and visualizations for client publications and presentations.