Austin Orphan

Creative | Competitive | Curious

About Me

I'm Austin Orphan, a passionate software developer who embodies the philosophy of being Creative, Competitive, and Curious. With a background in computer science and expertise in technologies like C#, .NET, and AWS, I love building solutions that make a real difference—whether that's crafting intuitive user interfaces or architecting scalable backend systems.

When I'm not coding, you might find me playing drums, guitar, or shooting hoops on the basketball court. I believe the best solutions come from diverse experiences and perspectives.

Creative

I approach every project with a creative mindset, finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Whether it's designing efficient workflows, building interactive applications, or optimizing existing systems, I strive to create something both functional and elegant.

Competitive

I thrive in challenging environments and constantly push myself to improve. This competitive spirit drives me to write cleaner code, learn new technologies, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. I believe healthy competition brings out the best in everyone.

Curious

My curiosity is what led me from computer science into exploring management principles, from traditional databases to cloud architectures, and from solo projects to collaborative team environments. I'm always asking "what if?" and "how can we do this better?"

Technical Skills

Core Languages

C# Python SQL JavaScript Java C++

Frameworks & Technologies

.NET ASP.NET AWS SQL Server Snowflake MySQL

Tools & Platforms

Looker LookML AWS Athena Git HTML5 CSS3

Creative Skills

CAD Photoshop Illustrator UI/UX Design

Professional Journey

Software Developer

OSM Worldwide • Nov 2023 - Present

Building scalable .NET applications and diving deep into AWS cloud architecture. I love the fast-paced environment where I can quickly iterate on solutions based on real user feedback.

Customer Excellence Engineer

Integral Ad Science • 2020 - 2023

Became the go-to person for complex data challenges, working with everything from SQL optimization to mentoring team members. This role taught me how technology impacts real business outcomes.

Continuous Learning

Currently pursuing M.S. in Management

Bridging the gap between technical expertise and business strategy at University of Illinois, while building on my Computer Science foundation from Aurora University.

Projects

Running App MVP

A TypeScript-based running application MVP designed to track and analyze running performance with modern web technologies.

TypeScript Web Development Fitness Tracking MVP

MazeBot

Maze navigating robot initially designed for my college robotics class. Implements pathfinding algorithms and sensor integration for autonomous navigation.

Python Robotics Pathfinding Algorithms

Projectile Motion Simulator

Interactive physics simulation demonstrating projectile motion principles with real-time visualization and parameter controls for educational purposes.

JavaScript HTML5 Canvas Physics Education

PyFun Games

Simple collection of games built in Python showcasing fundamental programming concepts and game development principles through interactive entertainment.

Python Game Development Object-Oriented Interactive

Explore More Projects

Check out my GitHub profile for additional projects, contributions, and experimental work. Always building something new!

C# .NET AWS Innovation

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting projects. Whether you have a question, want to discuss a project, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you!