I'm a software developer and entrepreneur with experience in creating software comprising of web apps, mobile apps, and backend services. I design high quality, bug-resistant software that reflects the goals of stakeholders, scales at low costs, and is adaptable. As the technical co-founder of Visit Widget, I designed and developed its software platform which includes the official travel apps for over 200 cities, states, and countries.I now focus on helping out fellow entrepreneurs build the first version of their product. I hope to bring the qualities that made Visit Widget successful along with my continuous learning to other companies and projects. To learn more, please visit my website: https://ddarren.com
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Independent Software ConsultantSelf-Employed Feb 2023 - PresentAustin, Texas, United StatesI help entrepreneurs build the the first version of their product. This includes coding, setting up processes, and utilizing my startup experience to advise in any way possible.
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Co-Founder, Cto, Lead Software DeveloperVisit Widget Llc Oct 2016 - Feb 2023Austin, Texas AreaAs the technical co-founder, I took on many responsibilities to build and scale our SaaS platform that serves over 200 cities, states, and countries:• Architected our platform that included branded web apps and mobile apps, along with an internal admin system to allow account managers to configure and deploy the branded apps.• Made key architectural decisions to enable scalable development at low costs.• Lead the recruiting effort for the development team and created an onboarding process so developers were familiar with our products, processes, and coding standards.• Being a software developer first, I coded in Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript using Ruby on Rails, React.js, and React Native with a keen eye towards proven software design patterns and principles.• Implemented an Agile process that allowed for fast feedback loops, transparency, and accountability. -
Senior Software Developer And ConsultantConsulting Sep 2015 - Dec 2016Austin, Texas Area
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Senior Software DeveloperCabforward - Ruby On Rails Austin Tx Apr 2013 - Sep 2015Cabforward is a unique and awesome custom development company. We specialize in rugged design, agile development, and continuous delivery. My responsibilities have included:• Architecting and building Ruby on Rails and JavaScript web applications.• Listening to the customer's needs and breaking them down into actionable users stories.• Providing technical feedback and estimates on potential projects.• Improving the design and architecture of existing applications.• Ensuring the needs of the client were being met as the lead developer.
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Senior Software EngineerCrossroads Systems Jul 2012 - Mar 2013Austin, Texas AreaI worked on the company's flagship product, StrongBox, which is a shared storage solution purpose-built for data archival and preservation using Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology. My main focus was on the Ruby on Rails 2.3.5 user interface as well as high-level system programming. During my tenure, I designed and implemented new features, fixed defects, participated in code reviews, and documented on the company's wiki unique knowledge I obtained. I programmed using Ruby on Rails, Ruby, JavaScript, jQuery, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL, and Delayed Job. -
Software ConsultantAltegra Health Dec 2011 - Jul 2012Austin, Texas Area -
Senior Software DeveloperAustin Provider Solutions Nov 2007 - Sep 2011Austin, Texas AreaSoftware developer for a company in the health care industry. Developed a thick-client app for medical chart data entry with medical data validation, bi-directional synchronization, reporting, and scanning. Developed a fax/main system that sends and receives faxes which is comprised of a Windows service to handle the actual sending/receiving and a web application to handle the management of the process. Also developed several external facing web applications that report on data and manage work flow.APS provides a comprehensive and flexible array of fully customizable services to support organizations throughout the NCQA HEDIS Reporting Process, including consulting services for HEDIS and Quality Improvement Projects - from basic education to oversight and management of the process. We were acquired in 2011.
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Software DesignerClick Forensics Apr 2007 - Oct 2007Software developer for a company that combats Click Fraud. Created page tag that gathers web site visitor's information, created a service that retrieves data from ad providers such as Google, and worked on the front-end and the back-end of the main N-Tier level product. Programming in C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and JavaScript. -
ProgrammerMegas, Llc Jan 2006 - Mar 2007Software developer for a company that processes healthcare data. Created 80% of an N-Tier level product that included a SQL database, OLAP database, a front-end in ASP.NET and MS Reporting Services, and business logic in C#. Also programmed for other applications that included using C#, C++, VB.NET, SQL, ASP.NET, JavaScript, XSLT, Reporting Services, and InsallShield.
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