Dustin Snellings

About Dustin Snellings

I\'m a Full Stack Software Engineer with a background in precision engineering, passionate about optimizing systems, ensuring quality, and delivering user-centered digital experiences. I design and build secure, scalable applications using technologies like React, TypeScript, Flask, and SQL—always with an eye toward performance, maintainability, and seamless deployment. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I can tackle complex challenges, automate inefficient processes, and make meaningful real-world impact through software. Highlights: Built and deployed a full-featured e-commerce platform with secure authentication, responsive UI, and smooth animations for an intuitive user experience. Streamlined deployment workflows by designing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing release times and increasing reliability. 🧪 Implemented automated testing and QA processes, strengthening code stability across both frontend and backend components. Designed and enforced secure authentication and authorization flows, applying token-based access and best practices in data protection. Optimized database queries and backend endpoints, improving performance and scalability in production environments. 🤝 Collaborated closely with design and product teams, ensuring clean handoffs, cohesive features, and a polished user experience. I’m currently seeking opportunities as a Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, or Platform Engineer, especially in organizations solving high-impact problems with thoughtful architecture and a strong engineering culture. I\'m also looking to grow into technical leadership, mentor others, and help teams deliver high-quality software that truly makes a difference. Let’s connect—I’d love to hear what you’re building.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Coding Temple

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Spree Shopping (Capstone) – Software EngineerTechnologies: React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Vite, Firebase (Auth & Firestore), Node.js, Bootstrap, Framer Motion, CI/CD (Vercel)• Architected and deployed a modern, gamified e-commerce platform with secure authentication, real-time product catalog, and animated UI, leveraging React 19, TypeScript, and Firebase.• Implemented Redux Toolkit for robust state management, enabling seamless cart, order, and user profile updates across the application.• Developed a gamification system awarding XP and levels for user actions, enhancing engagement and retention.• Integrated CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions and Vercel for automated testing and zero-downtime deployments.• Designed and documented reusable, accessible components with Framer Motion for smooth transitions and a polished user experience.• Utilized Firestore for real-time data synchronization, ensuring instant updates to products, orders, and user data.• Created admin tools for product management, including add/edit/delete functionality with live UI feedback.• Followed Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, writing meaningful integration and unit tests to ensure reliability and maintainability.Live Demo: Spree Shopping

Education

• Aiken Technical College

  Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

• Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

  Certificate in CNC Technology

• Coding Temple

  Full Stack Engineering

  2024 — 2025