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Hi, I'm Austin Peterson

My passion for building websites started at the young age of 8. In 2015, my career took a significant turn towards app development, specifically within the React ecosystem, marking the beginning of an era where I could blend my creativity with technical excellence to produce impactful digital solutions.

Development Philosophy

I believe in writing clean, maintainable code that solves real business problems. My approach emphasizes:

  • Code Quality: Implementing strict TypeScript practices, comprehensive testing, and consistent code style through ESLint and Prettier
  • Performance First: Optimizing for core web vitals, implementing efficient data fetching strategies, and ensuring smooth user experiences
  • Collaborative Development: Fostering knowledge sharing through detailed PR reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical documentation

Professional Achievements

My tenure at companies like PolicyScout, MOJO, and Bluehost has been marked by significant achievements:

  • Innovating with React: Developed and A/B tested over 100 dynamic form variations, resulting in a 40% improvement in form completion rates and 25% reduction in user drop-off
  • Healthcare Compliance: Built HIPAA-compliant medical form systems and patient portals, ensuring strict adherence to healthcare data privacy regulations while maintaining optimal user experience
  • Technical Leadership: Spearheaded the frontend standards committee, mentored junior developers, and organized monthly Frontend Meetups with 50+ regular attendees
  • Performance Optimization: Reduced initial page load times by 60% through code splitting, lazy loading, and API optimization, leading to a 15% increase in user engagement

Personal Achievements

  • Eagle Scout (2004): Demonstrated leadership and project management skills through community service projects
  • Open Source Contributor: Active contributor to React and Next.js ecosystem projects
  • Technical Writer: Published articles on modern web development practices and React performance optimization

Technical Expertise

Core Tech Stack

React
React
Next.js
Next.js
Remix
Remix
TypeScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Node.js
Tailwind
Tailwind
Panda
Prisma
Drizzle
Drizzle
Zod
Zod

Frontend Development

React & Modern WebExpert
  • • Advanced React patterns and performance optimization
  • • Next.js, Remix, and modern React frameworks
  • • State management with React Query, Zustand, and Context
  • • Complex marketplace platforms with real-time features
TypeScript & JavaScriptExpert
  • • Type-safe development and advanced TypeScript patterns
  • • Modern JavaScript features and best practices
  • • Build tooling and module bundlers
UI/UX ImplementationExpert
  • • Modern CSS with Tailwind, Panda CSS, and CSS-in-JS
  • • Responsive design and accessibility (WCAG)
  • • Animation and interactive UI components

Backend & Infrastructure

Node.js & API DesignAdvanced
  • • RESTful and GraphQL API design
  • • Server-side rendering and edge functions
  • • Microservices and serverless architecture
Database & ORMAdvanced
  • • Drizzle ORM and Prisma for type-safe database operations
  • • SQL schema design and optimization
  • • PostgreSQL and SQLite expertise
Cloud & DevOpsProficient
  • • AWS, GCP, and Vercel deployment
  • • Docker containerization
  • • CI/CD pipeline automation

Specialized Knowledge

Frontend Architecture

  • Advanced State Management with React Query, Zustand, and Context API
  • Performance & Bundle Size Optimization with Code Splitting
  • Scalable Component Design Systems & Pattern Libraries
  • HIPAA-Compliant Form Systems & Healthcare UX Design

Testing & Quality

  • Comprehensive Testing with Vitest, React Testing Library & Playwright
  • Code Quality Automation with ESLint, Prettier & TypeScript
  • Performance Monitoring & Error Tracking with Analytics

Modern Development

  • CI/CD Pipeline Automation with GitHub Actions
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Serverless Architecture on AWS
  • Technical Leadership & Agile Development Practices

Training

  • EpicwebKent C. Dodds - Epicweb.dev Full Stack Vol 1
  • ACloudGuruacloud.guru - AWS Certified Developer - Associate 2017
  • WesBosWes Bos - Fullstack Advanced React
  • WesBosWes Bos - Master Gatsby
  • WesBosWes Bos - Beginner JavaScript
  • WesBosWes Bos - ES6 For Everyone
  • WesBosWes Bos - JavaScript30
  • WesBosWes Bos - Learn Node
  • WesBosWes Bos - Learn Redux