Riley Underwood
(AKA 
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- Full Stack Software Engineer -
Austin, TX
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
Summary
Extremely driven, creative, and resourceful Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in both frontend and backend development, specializing in enhancing user experience through innovative design and functionality. Proven ability to integrate AI technologies, demonstrated by developing backend code to utilize OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Strong foundation in Python and JavaScript programming and collaborative project execution, with vast experience in game design, web development, and team coordination. Seeking to leverage technical skills in a dynamic development environment.
Experience
Full Stack Dev
Ripple Learning LLC
February 2024 - April 2024
● Led development of backend code to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT for client’s innovative web application. Accounting for over 50% of the project’s total code contribution.
● Committed to both backend and frontend development, improving user experience through responsive design and user-friendly functionality.
● Aided less experienced developers with research and writing of code, saving ~60% of project development time.
Intership
Chaparral Star Academy
August 2019 - June 2020
● Gained hands-on experience in Python programming while learning crucial team coordination, project planning, and time management practices.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build an electronically accessed Chromebook storage container using a Raspberry Pi, stepper motors, and keypad interface.
● Developed database code as well as a system for constant monitoring and regular updates to keep unit and chromebooks safe overnight.
Skills
Languages
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- SQL
Tools
- GitHub
- VS Code
- Postman
- AWS
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- ChatGPT
- FLStudio
Familiarities
- OpenAI
- React
- Node.js
- Game Design
- Sound Design
- 2D Animation
- Debugging
- Documentation
Proof of Work
Living Planet
Platforming game built from scratch with my own engine, art, animation, music, and file type.
Max1M
Personal AI assistant to completely replace my Amazon Alexa, akin to Iron-Man's "Jarvis".
Charging Box
Station for students to charge their Chromebooks, accessed by keypad and interface.
Education
Austin Coding Academy
June 2022 - April 2023
● A nine-month, part-time, in person learning program led by a professional developer providing expertise and knowledge essential for growth.
● Here I learned essential skills to become a Full Stack Developer as well as expanded my existing skills in many ways.
Chaparral Star Academy
August 2016 - June 2021
● My high school at which I studied and graduated with a focus on Information Technology and took 3 years of Python coding classes.
● Developed a platformer game, “Living Planet,” designing custom terrain generation, sprites, animations, textures, and music.