About
Derek Austin, a lead Frontend Developer and React Software Engineer, excels in web performance, accessible code, and intuitive interfaces. With expertise in Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind, he builds responsive apps, leads teams, and establishes best practices. Derek's solutions prioritize user needs, deliver high-quality code, and foster performance and maintainability. With a background in physical therapy and over 20 years of freelancing experience, his unique insights drive impactful results. Discover Derek's expertise in React, Agile processes, and full-stack architecture.
About
Tech Stack
Node.js
Typescript
React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Vercel
Github Actions
React Query
Redux / Redux Toolkit
Jest
Cypress
React Testing Library
Playwright
Tailwind CSS
Work
Experience
01/2023 - Present
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Premium
06/2001 - Present
Front-End Developer
Freelance
08/2019 - Present
React Technical Writer (JavaScript)
Medium
09/2022 - 12/2022
Lead Front-End Engineer
Gemini Sports Analytics
05/2022 - 08/2022
Developer Advocate (React)
Propel Data Cloud
11/2021 - 05/2022
Senior Lead Platform Architect
Hilton
08/2021 - 11/2021
Marketing Technologist (React)
Loop
10/2020 - 03/2021
Bootcamp Instructor (HTML)
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
04/2020 - 06/2020
Developer Advocate for Volt
Volusion
09/2019 - 11/2019
Front-End Developer (React)
Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science
Portfolio
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In addition to being a knowledgeable and experienced developer, Derek is an avid writer who has been contributing his thoughts to the industry since 2019.
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Typescript
How to use Readonly in Typescript
Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 202
Typescript
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Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 202
Typescript
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Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 2023
Typescript
4th slide
Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 2023
Typescript
How to use Readonly in Typescript
Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 202
Typescript
2nd slide
Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 202
Typescript
3rd slide
Exploring the power of built-in utility types for safer code — TypeScript has introduced a variety of utility types, designed to help transform and manipulate ty...
6 min read | May 21, 2023
Contact
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