Austin Alameda serves as the First Software Engineer at Agave, where he focuses on developing applications with Electron. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Amazon and Wyatt Technology.
Current Role at Agave API
Austin Alameda serves as the First Software Engineer at Agave, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, he focuses on developing applications, leveraging his expertise in modern web technologies.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Austin has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several companies. He was employed at Amazon in various capacities, including Software Engineer II and Lead Software Engineer, from 2020 to 2022. Prior to Amazon, he worked at Wyatt Technology for three years as a Senior Software Engineer and held earlier roles as a Junior Software Engineer and Software Engineer. His experience also includes a position at Santa Barbara Imaging Systems.
Education and Expertise
Austin earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional work, particularly in developing applications using frameworks like Electron and integrating TypeScript into projects.
Technical Skills and Interests
Austin has a strong interest in modern web technologies, particularly TypeScript, MobX, React, and Electron. He focuses on enhancing code quality and maintainability through the integration of TypeScript into his projects. His passion for developing cross-platform applications aligns with his current role at Agave.
Early Career and Internships
Austin's early career includes a QA Software Engineer Internship at Ontraport in 2013 and a role as an Entry Level Data Analyst at VSolvIT. He also worked as a Lifeguard at Six Flags in 2009. These positions contributed to his foundational skills in software development and quality assurance.