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Austin Smith

@austinsmith

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Aspiring software developer with hands-on experience in web development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking to work for a company where we can work on something important and grow together.

I am a dedicated software developer currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. My academic journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, graduating with Cum Laude honors and achieving Summa Cum Laude in multiple semesters. My passion for technology is evident in my hands-on experience, particularly during my internship at AutoZone, where I successfully adapted the Z-Net application for tablet use, impacting over 120,000 employees.

In addition to my technical skills, I have honed my leadership abilities as an Intramural Sports Supervisor, where I led a team of over a hundred officials and managed high-pressure situations. My experience in customer service and crisis management has equipped me with the skills to handle challenging circumstances effectively. I am eager to leverage my skills in a dynamic work environment, contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with talented teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Intramural Sports Supervisor

University of Tennessee RecSports

Jan 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Managed a team of over 100 officials, navigating stressful situations and overwhelming circumstances while overseeing customer service and addressing injuries. Supervised officials, managed facility operations, and mentored hundreds of new employees, earning a promotion to Supervisor after three semesters.

Leadership Crisis Management Customer Service Team Management Mentoring Staff Training Conflict Resolution Facility Management

Information Technology Intern

AutoZone

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Successfully adapted Z-Net, a desktop-only part lookup application, for tablet use, enhancing accessibility for 120,000 employees. Utilized React and web development skills to retool the Z-Net interface, improving daily operations for tens of thousands of AutoZone employees.

React Web Development Git Jira Scrum UI UX Design Software Development Agile Methodologies

Intramural Sports Official

University of Tennessee RecSports

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Officiated hundreds of games in high-pressure situations, developing strong crisis management skills and effectively controlling players and crowds. Mentored dozens of officials and coworkers through training sessions, demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork.

Officiating Crisis Management Time Management Conflict Resolution Mentoring Teamwork Sports Management Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 - 2025

Grade: 3.62 GPA

Activities and societies: Member of UTK Chi Alpha campus ministry. Member of UTK National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Graduated with Cum Laude (3.62 GPA), achieving Summa Cum Laude in Spring 2022, Fall 2023, and Spring 2025, and Cum Laude in Fall 2024. Worked on a Senior Design project, Theratalk Mental Health AI Chatbot, a working Llama-based chatbot designed for addressing mental health issues.