andrew
Software Developer
Freelance Software Engineer at Various Clients
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Freelance Software Engineer
Various Clients
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Sep 2023 - Present
Freelance Software Engineer
Various Clients
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Designed and developed custom web applications for various clients as an independent contractor. - Managed all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture design, implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous design improvements. - I continually have the opportunity to develop a wide array of skills including server deployment, version control, database design, and system architecture, working with technologies ranging from legacy environments such as VBA to modern stacks like Laravel, while overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-user delivery.
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Migrated codebase of company product from VBA to .NET Developed and implemented automated QA unit testing to ensure accuracy
Software Developer
Simply NUC
Texas, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Software Developer
Simply NUC
Texas, United States
- Responsible for maintenance and development of in-house software including ERP, CRM and manufacturing systems - Assisted helpdesk team with helpdesk requests - Learned new technologies such as Laravel - Designed and built backend and frontend interfaces, tools and databases for new projects
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Austin, Texas Area
Dec 2017 - Dec 2020
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Austin, Texas Area
- Access / VBA development including database design and migration of software system to new database - Manipulated & analyzed large amounts of data, including via custom VBA, Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Power Query and MSAccess/SQL
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Austin, Texas Area
May 2017 - Sep 2017
Software Developer
SavanSys Solutions LLC
Austin, Texas Area
- Performed software maintenance and new feature development for Excel and MSAccess applications. - Created ongoing and ad hoc reports, both internal and customer facing - Manipulated & analyzed large amounts of data, including via custom VBA, Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Power Query and MSAccess/SQL
Computer Technician (Contracted to Austin ISD)
QA Systems Incorporated
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Computer Technician (Contracted to Austin ISD)
QA Systems Incorporated
I provided desktop support for five AISD campuses, including: • Configuring network printers • Installation and setup of computer workstations and computer labs • Debugging of technical problems including network configurations, group policies, printers, VOIP system and common end user issues. I also gained experience with Windows Enterprise systems including group policy configuration, SCCM, and enterprise image deployment.
Engineering Technician
University of Texas at Arlington (Contracted to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
Austin, Texas Area
Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
Engineering Technician
University of Texas at Arlington (Contracted to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
Austin, Texas Area
Under the guidance of Professional Engineers I analyzed construction plans on water distribution systems, wells, plants and tanks and reviewed projects for compliance with Texas Administrative Code (Sections 217 and 290), where I developed an intimate knowledge of TCEQ water and wastewater regulations. • I communicated with professional engineers to resolve conflicts in their project submissions in a proficient manner, and I provided good customer service by guiding them toward the resources they needed to bring their projects into compliance. • In reviewing over 100 projects, I broadened my own understanding of proper project documentation methods and how to avoid common mistakes in drafting plans and project specifications. • I gained valuable insight into the regulatory side of government approval processes for engineering projects.
Web Developer / Data Admin
Kinney Recruiting
Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
Web Developer / Data Admin
Kinney Recruiting
My Job functions were to support the company's recruiters by performing daily data entry, client and candidate record updates, and other functions, including: • Writing and sending out a daily newsletter campaign • Updating websites with new content • Web development: Wordpress/Php, HTML/CSS, some integration with third party API's
Engineer
Deep Space Industries
Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
Engineer
Deep Space Industries
Orbital Mechanics & Propulsion Engineer • Performed orbital rendezvous calculations • Gained experience of the processes of initial development and creation of projects in a startup environment • Worked with other project engineers to comply with weight and other budgets and ensure systems integration
FASTRAC Satellite Mission
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
FASTRAC Satellite Mission
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Software testing with mockup satellites C++ Coding of small orbital mechanics scripts Downloading and recording of FASTRAC Satellite data Maintaining and groundstation antenna hardware
Education: 4
Austin Community College
Education
Sep 2025 - Present
Austin Community College
Education
Expanding my knowledge and skills with CAD and manufacturing coursework.
The University of Texas at Austin
Additional Studies, Math and Physics
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
The University of Texas at Austin
Additional Studies, Math and Physics
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace Engineering
Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace Engineering
Student Government Legislative Aide 2007-2008, Gymnastics Team President, 2009-2011 Gymnastics Team Vice President, 2011-2012 Gymnastics Team Webmaster, 2009-2011
Activities / Societies: UT Gymnastics, Student Government
The University of Texas at Austin
Coursework, Nuclear Engineering
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
The University of Texas at Austin
Coursework, Nuclear Engineering
Credentials: 3
Coursera
CompTIA
Volunteering: 5
Board Member
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Jul 2020 - Present
Board Member
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
- I helped implement an organizational restructuring - Led a team that developed a new custom software suite for event registration, payment, and operation - Crafted and updated organizational policies, contract review and strategic planning
Board Member
Texas Gymnastics Conference
Sep 2013 - Present
Board Member
Texas Gymnastics Conference
- Coordinated collegiate club gymnastics in the state of Texas - Manage organizational finances and tax filing - Developed and managed website, social media, and alumni donor database - Assisted with event operations and competition scoring - Cooperatively worked with high school gymnastics programs, judging officials, and private industry to improve opportunities for the sport and create gymnastics teams at new colleges. - Utilized data mining and web scraping techniques I developed an extensive database of gymnastics institutions across the United States
General Volunteer
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Jul 2017 - Jun 2020
General Volunteer
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
- Performed technical duties as related to IT and software development - Served as liaison to organization membership in the southern central portion of the US - Volunteered onsite at events
Board Member
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Board Member
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Administrative Experience: - Elected Secretary for 2013-16 - Responsible for scheduling meetings and transcribed meeting minutes - Coordinated communication to organization members - Served as regional representative for the Southwest region to help communicate with the organization's membership - Developed strategic vision for the organization Software Duties: - Member of Technology committee, including a year as the committee lead director, managing a small team of individuals to maintain our online software and databases. - Responsible for ensuring data integrity and eliminating tech debt, including updating web forms to use AJAX, PDO structures and other newer technologies - Experience includes writing large queries with complex joins, nested subqueries, unions and aggregate functions - Performed reviews of database design, schema, and software requirements for future implementations and future products - Provide technology guidance for organizational policies and goals.
Advisor to the Board
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Advisor to the Board
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
Provided technical assistance to executive board and complete various tasks set forth by task forces as needed. - IT support included creation of additional email lists to facilitate better communication among association members, developing VB code / spreadsheets for increased automation in decision making processes, creation of php scripts to help speed up data mining and collection of flight information - Assisted in operation of merchandise tables, check in, and IT/technical operation of the National Championship competition hosting nearly 800 competitors