My Journey
Here's my professional timeline and key milestones.
May 2025 - August 2025
May 2025 - August 2025
Software Development Intern
Open IT Inc. · Houston, TX
- Developed a Chrome browser extension using the Chrome Extension API and React to monitor and analyze browser usage, designed for deployment across 25,000+ enterprise machines
- Engineered background and content scripts to track tab activity, focus time, and URL patterns with 95% accuracy and low performance overhead
- Collaborated with engineers to debug permission issues, optimize extension performance, and document technical workflows for deployment
January 2025 - Present
January 2025 - Present
Project Lead / Technical Lead
Longhorn Developers · Austin, TX
- Led the development and technical direction for UT Marketplace, a full-stack campus marketplace platform
- Collaborated with a team of developers to define user stories, prioritize features, and manage sprints using Agile
- Reviewed and approved code, ensuring maintainability, performance, and adherence to project-wide coding standards
January 2024 - Present
January 2024 - Present
President
CSTS (Computer Science Transfer Society) · Austin, TX
- Host and lead workshops for prospective transfer CS students, providing guidance on the transfer process
- Manage the organization's annual budget and semester events to ensure sufficient funding for events and activities
May 2024 - August 2024
May 2024 - August 2024
Software Development Intern
Catalytic Services Co. · Houston, TX
- Led the complete overhaul of the company website using the MERN stack, resulting in a more modern and responsive design
- Leveraged MongoDB to effectively manage and streamline contact page interactions, improving data accuracy and user experience
- Engineered robust server-side solutions with Node.js, enhancing website performance, scalability, and security
More About Me
I'm a passionate full-stack developer currently finishing my Computer Science degree at UT Austin. Beyond coding, I enjoy staying active at the gym, exploring new coffee shops, and listening to music while working on projects.
Personal Info
Austin Tran
6' 7" (jk 5'11 lol")
University of Texas at Austin
Graduating May 2026
Computer Science with a minor in Business
Interests
Coding
Gym
Coffee
Music
Technical Skills
Here are some of my top technical skills. Visit my skills page to see my complete tech stack.
Featured Projects
Check out some of my recent projects. Visit my projects page to see my complete portfolio.
UT MarketplaceFull-Stack
A full-stack marketplace application for UT students to buy and sell items safely within the campus community.
Next.jsTypeScriptSupabase+1 more
UT Dining AppMobile
React Native app helping UT students discover dining options, view menus, and track nutritional information.
React NativeExpoTypeScript+1 more
My Fitness Journey
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