Hi, I'm Austin Hinson
Building scalable systems where performance and precision meet. Focused on writing efficient, reliable software for real-world problems.
About Me
Get to know the developer behind the code
Always learning. Always building.
I’m a computer science and applied maths student focused on building scalable systems and thoughtful digital experiences. My journey began with curiosity about how technology works, and it has grown into a drive to engineer clean, efficient, and reliable software.
Beyond coding, I’m drawn to performance, system design, and the kind of mathematical thinking that powers backend infrastructure and quantitative systems. I enjoy solving problems where correctness, efficiency, and clarity matter.
Technical Skills
Technologies I've been working with recently
Frontend
Backend
Tools
Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work and side projects
Lokala (Location-Based Rewards Platform - In Progress)
Mobile-first rewards platform connecting small local restaurants with nearby customers through location-based coupons, subscription tiers, and usage analytics.
Experience & Education
My professional journey and academic background
HackHarvard — Frontend Engineer
File Sharing App (Hackathon Project)
Built a secure file sharing web application with real-time uploads, authentication, and cloud-backed storage. Focused on clean UI, access control, and fast upload performance.
HackMIT — Backend Developer
Planty: Multi-Source AI Research Agent
Developed backend logic for an AI-powered research assistant that aggregates multiple data sources. Implemented API integrations and structured retrieval pipelines for efficient data processing.
Founder & Technical Lead
TechEye Initiative
Led technology education and mentorship initiatives focused on empowering students through coding workshops and hands-on software development projects.
B.A. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
Colby College — Waterville, ME
Studying systems design, algorithms, performance optimization, and mathematical modeling with a focus on building efficient and scalable software systems.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.
Let's talk
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.