About
Software Engineer enjoying coffee, cars and computers.
Here are some of my favorite Aphorisms
- Nothing is more permanent than a temporary fix.
- I don't need to be a chef to know when the food taste bad.
- All code is bad, but not all code adds value.
- There are two hard problems in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors.
Technologies
.NET
7+ years of .NET experience, building APIs that are easy to understand and use, creating maintainable code that is unit testable, and documenting process while following best practices.
Databases
Elegant yet performant relational databases, heavy integration with Entity Framework, code first migrations using PostgreSQL, MSSQL. Experience with NoSQL using Redis and MongoDB.
TypeScript
Functional applications with many variations of JS Frameworks implemented (including React, Next.JS), also event loop go brrr.
Docker
Containerization of apps and services, docker-compose, docker repositories and k8s implementations.
Cloud Services
Developed apps using AWS, Azure, GCP using Compute, Storage, Network services, and many more. Lots of integrations with Azure Active Directory.
GraphQL
Scalable, dynamic data queries, both from a client side and server side. Large implementations across multiple data sources using Hasura.
Soft Skills
Technical expertise without soft skills, is much like a pizza without sauce.
Empathy
People need solutions created by people, it's always about understanding others deeply, allowing the ability to deliver the solution not a solution.
Collaboration
Cross-functional teams provide an extremely high collaborative environment while providing unique perspectives.
Fearless Problem Solving
Willing to accept challenges with confidence, that others may turn away.
Approachability
Understanding that people have different levels of knowledge and may need topics discussed at different levels.
Time Management
You cannot bake a 30 minute cake in 5 minutes, but first you need to know that cake takes 30 minutes.
Open Minded
If I was always right, then I likely wouldn't have this site, as I would be retired already. Always willing to accept new ideas and concepts.
Resume
Summary
Austin Coffman
Results-driven human with 7+ years in Software Engineering, ready to fearlessly solve problems. Proven ability to multi-task in a dynamic fast-paced environment while delivering outcomes. Lastly, a firm believer that people are key, all things software start and end with people.
Education
B.S. in Computer Science
Aug 2013 - May 2017
Indiana State University, Indiana
Awards
Ed-Fi Innovator of the Year
Resultant | 2023
Lead developer for the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (GPS) Application. This comprehensive application helps Indiana educators, learners, and parents better interact with and understand education data. As a result, Resultant was awarded the Ed-Fi Innovator of the Year award.
2020 Industry Innovator Award
Resultant | 2020
Lead backend developer for the AMARO solution. This solution was a cutting edge Microelectronics Supply Chain Risk tool for the US Navy. This product achieved a 40% reduction in the critical supply chain risk-assessment process. As a result, Resultant was awarded the coveted 2020 Industry Innovator Award.
Commendation
Cosworth Electronics | 2019
Awarded for the complete production of a telemetry system for IndyCar utilizing Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. View the award here.
Professional Experience
Software Engineering Manager
Feb 2024 - Present
Resultant | Technology Consulting | Indianapolis, IN
- Leading a team of 5 software engineers with a variety of backgrounds and skill levels, ranging from junior to staff.
- Pushing the direction of our 30+ person engineering department on topics such as tooling, process, values, mentoring - this includes a revamp of our entire CI/CD process.
- Directing our hiring vision, focused on early career development and career pathways. In 2024, we hired 6 engineers and 2 interns.
- Continuing to perform at a TSO level and leading project, while supporting others doing the same.
Senior Software Engineer
Feb 2022 - Feb 2024
Resultant | Technology Consulting | Indianapolis, IN
- TSO for several private and public sector development projects - ranging from the state of Indiana to the Department of Defense.
- Deploy cloud-based solutions in Azure, AWS and GCP.
- Create CI/CD pipelines for a variety of deployment constraints.
- Implemented a custom GraphQL based Query Builder tool that allows users to query any parameter in a relational way to generate results, reports, comparisons, and exports. All custom and in-house, while being scalable.
- Optimize legacy systems to greatly improve performance in data acquisition, load times, and security vulnerabilities.
- Consult new clients/projects as a solution architect, providing possible solutions, outcomes, timelines, estimations, and expectations.
Software Engineer
Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
Resultant | Technology Consulting | Indianapolis, IN
- Manufactured RESTful APIs using .NET with several unique database and datasource connections, processes, authentication, and data transformation.
- Collaborated with Front End and Data Engineers, sorting issues and working through the SDLC.
- Deep understanding of many .NET packages, including Entity Framework, LINQ, and Identity.
- Designed and maintained performant relational databases.
- Worked in many Agile project management practices.
- Implemented application wide notifications using SignalR.
Application Engineer
Jun 2017 - Dec 2019
Cosworth Electronics | Motorsport Electronics | Indianapolis, IN
- Developed and maintained software in a source-controlled environment (TFS/GitHub).
- Managed the Live on Air WiMAX 3G telemetry system for the IndyCar Series. This involved a suite of software ranging from data analysis tools to hardware configuration tools.
- Curated documentation for actively developed software and products.
- Interfaced with executive customers and high-level engineers as a technical resource.
- Performed root-cause analysis and problem solving.
- Maintained several .NET Framework projects.
Portfolio
Please checkout some of my professional, personal and freelance work.
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- Personal
Graduates Prepared to Succeed
Built for the Indiana Department of Education, serving as a state wide metric for student and school performance.
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AMARO
A part-centric supply chain solution providing microelectronics procurement assurance to the U.S. Department of Defense.
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ESEAT
Military curated budgetary document reference system, providing digestible data for at the sub-project and up level.
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Terminal in CSS
Small personal project to become more comfortable with working on CSS animations and JS.
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Pi Race Strategy
Ingests Real-Time data logger streams for use by IndyCar teams to aid in possible pit strategies and fuel consumption.
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