AI Software Engineer | Full-Stack Developer

Austin Sonderman

Hi, I'm a software engineer based in Nashville, TN with 8️⃣+ years of experience.
I'm passionate about continuous learning and exploring new technologies.

Outside of work, you can find me enjoying a good book 📖, watching Lord of the Rings for the 💯th time with my wife, or taking my dog 🐶 Pierogi on a walk.




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About me

Software development is my playground, where curiosity meets creativity and challenges spark growth. I thrive on turning ideas into reality, whether it’s crafting intuitive interfaces, optimizing systems, or exploring the latest technologies.


With a relentless passion for learning, I stay sharp by diving into new tools, industry trends, and breakthroughs. For me, this isn’t just a career—it’s an ever-evolving journey of discovery and innovation. Let’s create something amazing together!


If you're curious to dive deeper into my work, you can follow me:

LinkedIn
Github

Work experience

AI Software Engineer
Collins Aerospace, Nashville, TN
2023 - Present

I work in the AI/ML department to help build an enterprise platform of solutions to serve all 80,000 employees at Collins.
I work in Python, FastAPI, and AWS everyday. I have created different Retrieval Augmented Generation pipelines and solutions as well as chatbot solutions using Streamlit, CSS, and PING SSO.
I've utilized various AWS services as that is the main cloud environment I work in. I have experience in the Gov and Commercial clouds. Every day is an adventure!

Software Engineer II
Zywave, Milwaukee, WI
2017 - 2022

I worked as a full-stack engineer building solutions on our SPA products. I mainly worked around Content and Content Management.
This including search, custom content, content management, and back-end processes for users content as well as our own.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Computer Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
2013 - 2016

Computer Science
Iowa State University
2010 - 2013

Certifications

Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
2024

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS
2023

Machine Learning Specialization
Coursera
2022
Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning
Advanced Learning Algorithms
Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Web Development
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
2016

Skills

Explore some of my strengths that drive my passion for creating exceptional software and systems.

Python

Proficient in leveraging Python's versatility to build robust APIs, automate workflows, and streamline complex processes.

FastAPI

Skilled in creating high-performance, scalable APIs with FastAPI, ensuring efficiency and seamless integrations.

AWS

Experienced in deploying and managing scalable applications on AWS, optimizing cloud resources, and ensuring high availability.

Streamlit

Adept at building intuitive and interactive data-driven web applications using Streamlit to simplify decision-making.

C#

Expertise in developing reliable backend services and enterprise-level applications using C# and the .NET framework.

Vue.js

Proficient in crafting dynamic, responsive, and maintainable front-end applications with Vue.js.

Typescript

Experienced in writing clean, type-safe code with TypeScript to enhance scalability and reduce runtime errors.

SQL

Experienced in deploying and managing scalable applications on AWS, optimizing cloud resources, and ensuring high availability.

Opensearch/Elasticsearch

Proficient in implementing powerful search and analytics capabilities using OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for real-time data insights.

From Concepts to Code

Step into a world of innovation and craftsmanship, where technology and creativity unite. Explore my portfolio to see ideas transformed into impactful digital experiences.

Personal Finance Chatbot:
An assistant to help you with your finances

Go to the project

Description:

Developed an intuitive personal finance chatbot to simplify budgeting, track spending, and provide actionable insights. The goal was to create an engaging, user-friendly experience that caters to both beginners and experienced finance enthusiasts.

Role:

Led the development of a personal finance chatbot from concept to deployment. Designed and implemented features for budgeting, spending tracking, and providing actionable financial insights, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.

Explore the ideas that keep me coding and creating.

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